“UW-IT has joined IT organizations at universities around the country that are involved in activities to replace racist, sexist, ageist, ableist, homophobic or otherwise non-inclusive language scattered throughout materials and resources in the software and information technology fields.
The resources provided in this document are mostly focused on language surrounding technology tools, resources and services, or language that is more likely to be used on web properties or documentation platforms.”
Example: a black list or the verb blacklist should no longer be used as they perpetuate “concepts that have been used to oppress people of color”.
The guide published here also contains an extensive list of similar literature from other colleges and institutions.
