A reader, unknown to me, suggested this link after reading one of my other posts. Usually I would dismiss these kinds of comments as spam (no offense intended, the email comes through Squarespace looking like spam), but the link was so interesting and helpful to me, I had to post it immediately.

It is likely to be a point of discussion on this blog - or across blogs - so many feel that writing with more inclusion becomes either too ‘difficult’ or too ‘politically correct’. I deal with enough younger people of varying identifications, that this information is very much welcome. My writing style was forged under the shadow of a WWI vet, a WWII vet, WWII and Vietnam-era teachers — very masculine, dismissive, heavy disrespect from a modern perspective. I have many ‘autopilot’ stereotypes I use without even a smidge of cognition, that in rewriting shock me a little. I work hard to rectify these when they slip out. Never be afraid to shove my face in it - I do apologize and rewrite.

I am wondering how professional journalists handle this. For instance, is there a new section in the “Chicago Manual of Style” or similar?

So thank you, Emma. Your suggestion is appreciated. Welcome to dm!