Preferred Manager, supervisor, foreperson Men Woman on the ice when referring to a female player Partner, spouse Person’s name Police Staff time, staff the booth, labour hours, work hours Team player Women Workforce, staff
Avoid foreman Boys (for adults) Man on the ice My old man, my old lady, girlfriend, boyfriend, Honey, sweetie, baby, darling, love (for coworkers, community members, strangers) Police man, police woman Man hours, man the booth Sportsmanship Girls (for adults), chicks, broads, babes, guys Manpower
3.2 What can I do to be more inclusive? • • • • • • • • • •
Check your assumptions about what women and men can do. Consider if and how you supervise men and women differently. Avoid making gender-based jokes that are demeaning and offensive. Speak up when you notice something that is offensive or demeaning. Avoid swearing, put downs or name-calling as they are often sexist or discriminatory. Inform yourself about services in your community by volunteering with a shelter, Boys and Girls Club, etc. Learn about the #MeToo movement. Get involved in your community by participating in community action groups like International Women’s Day march, Take Back the Night, White Ribbon Campaign, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Walk, etc. Donate to a women’s shelter. Volunteer on a crisis line.
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