GM=EqAl Inclusive Language Guidance

Greater Manchester Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) have developed a range of guidance documents that set out preferred terms and linguistic recommendations around a range of themes. Follow the links below to read and download the language guidance for each:

• Race and Ethnicity
• Race and Ethnicity one-page summary
• Disability
• Disability one-page summary
• Sex & gender
• Religion & belief
• Age
• Sexual orientation
• Neurodiversity & Autism
• Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (and other similar) communities
• Gender reassignment and trans and non-binary identities
• Learning disability
• Poverty
• Social class

The guidance has been robustly generated through dialogue and research to support GM=EqAl members and staff be respectful and consistent in our internal and external communications. We hope that others will find the resource useful in developing their own agreed language. The guidance does not claim absolute authority on any topic, and further dialogue, feedback and suggestions are welcomed so that the guidance can continue to evolve with increased understanding.