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Language is powerful. It influences the way we perceive and shape the world.
Choose a language that speaks to, respects, and values everyone equally.
In its Gender Policy Code of Conduct, the University of Zurich has committed itself to promoting non-discriminatory language.
The latest version of all guides can be found here via the UZH Equality and Diversity Department.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the MeF's Equal Opportunity and Junior Staff Development Department at any time.
This Code of Conduct gave rise to the UZH Guidelines Geschlechtergerecht in Text und Bild (PDF, 654 KB), which is available to employees of the University of Zurich as a basis for the useage of inclusive language in their communication.
TheUZH English Writing Guide (PDF, 1 MB) provides guidance on inclusive language in chapter 2.3.
In the context of discrimination, words and terms are often used that can cause confusion and misapplication if not understood correctly.
In our glossary, we have explained some of these terms in more detail.
Englisch Guide from the Université de Lausanne
Guide for universities from queer*z
Guide to gender-inclusive language from nonbinary.ch
Guide to gender-equitable formulation from the Swiss Confederation
Directive on the gender star from the Federal Chancellery
Guidelines on linguistic equality from the Canton of Zurich
Regulations on linguistic equality from the city of Zurich
Gender dictionary from geschickt gendern
