In part one of this two-part series, Lauren and Teia examine the recent controversy surrounding Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide, exploring the motivations behind its creation, the reactions it has sparked, and the implications it has for broader conversations around inclusion and language. Throughout the episode, Teia and Lauren provide a nuanced and engaging analysis of the guide and the debates it has generated. From the challenges of implementing inclusive language policies within large organisations to the ways in which language reflects and shapes societal norms and values, this episode is packed with insights and takeaways that are sure to leave you pondering the role of language in our lives.

You can find Oxfam's Langauge Guide here. Write to us at jrnypodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think!

Trigger Warning: Lauren and Teia discuss words and phrases that could be triggering to some people. Please visit the websites below for support:

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/traumapedias/716

www.blackmindsmatteruk.com

www.rethink.org

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Edited by Teia Rogers

Music by Praz Khanal

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