3.2 What can I do to be more inclusive?

Preferred Avoid

Manager, supervisor, foreperson foreman Men Boys (for adults) Woman on the ice when referring to a female player Partner, spouse

Person’s name Man on the ice

My old man, my old lady, girlfriend, boyfriend, Honey, sweetie, baby, darling, love (for coworkers, community members, strangers)

Police Staff time, staff the booth, labour hours, work hours Police man, police woman Man hours, man the booth

Team player Sportsmanship

Women

Girls (for adults), chicks, broads, babes, guys Workforce, staff 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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