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Should we use more gender neutral language?

Minister of State Josepha Madigan has come under fire for her suggestion that 'The Kerryman' news...

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18.13 18 Mar 2021


Should we use more gender neutral language?


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18.13 18 Mar 2021


Minister of State Josepha Madigan has come under fire for her suggestion that 'The Kerryman' newspaper change its name to something more gender neutral. Words like 'Chairman' and 'Spokeman' contribute to gender inequality according to the Minister. But, Chairman of the Communications Clinic Terry Prone doesn't see it that way and told us why...


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Feminism Gender Neutral Language Josepha Madigan Kerryman Terry Prone

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