Language is a main form of communication in modern society. It plays a powerful role in contributing to and in eliminating any type of discrimination. Inclusive language, also known as non-discriminatory language, is language that is free from any words, phrases or tones that reflect prejudiced, stereotypical or discriminatory views of particular people or groups within society (Flinders University, 2016). This language does not deliberately or inadvertently exclude against people from being depicted as part of a group, and aims to eliminate any language based discrimination.
Stereotyping means presuming a range of things about people based on one or two of their personal characteristics. This could include things such as their appearance, …show more content…
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) was an act passed by the Parliament of Australia in 1992 to promote the rights of people with disabilities in certain areas such as housing, education and provision of goods and services. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas of public life, including: employment, education, getting or using services, renting or buying a house or unit, and accessing public places, because of their disability. The DDA covers people who have temporary and permanent disabilities; physical, intellectual, sensory, neurological, learning and psychosocial disabilities, diseases or illnesses, physical disfigurement, medical conditions, and work-related injuries. It extends to disabilities that people have had in the past and potential future disabilities, as well as disabilities that people are assumed to have. In addition, the DDA protects people with disabilities who may be discriminated against because they are accompanied by an assistant, interpreter or reader; they are accompanied by a trained animal, such as a guide, hearing or assistance dog; or they use equipment or an aid, such as a wheelchair or a hearing aid. The DDA also makes it against the law to discriminate against someone because of their association with a person with a disability. All of the language used in the DDA is positive and formal, avoiding the use of slang and colloquial terms. It reinforces it’s aim of equality with the use of ‘fundamental rights’, ‘acceptance within the community’ and ‘equality’ and refers to those with a disability as ‘people’. *language used in the
Stereotyping means presuming a range of things about people based on one or two of their personal characteristics. This could include things such as their appearance, …show more content…
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) was an act passed by the Parliament of Australia in 1992 to promote the rights of people with disabilities in certain areas such as housing, education and provision of goods and services. The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas of public life, including: employment, education, getting or using services, renting or buying a house or unit, and accessing public places, because of their disability. The DDA covers people who have temporary and permanent disabilities; physical, intellectual, sensory, neurological, learning and psychosocial disabilities, diseases or illnesses, physical disfigurement, medical conditions, and work-related injuries. It extends to disabilities that people have had in the past and potential future disabilities, as well as disabilities that people are assumed to have. In addition, the DDA protects people with disabilities who may be discriminated against because they are accompanied by an assistant, interpreter or reader; they are accompanied by a trained animal, such as a guide, hearing or assistance dog; or they use equipment or an aid, such as a wheelchair or a hearing aid. The DDA also makes it against the law to discriminate against someone because of their association with a person with a disability. All of the language used in the DDA is positive and formal, avoiding the use of slang and colloquial terms. It reinforces it’s aim of equality with the use of ‘fundamental rights’, ‘acceptance within the community’ and ‘equality’ and refers to those with a disability as ‘people’. *language used in the