Diversity and Strategic WritingDiversity and Strategic Writing
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Potentially underrepresented groups (in numbers or power)
Women
Seeking diversity
Diversity tactics
Balance the personal pronouns he and she.
Avoid words or phrases that describe particular relationships, such as your husband.
Know the dates of major holidays and religious events.
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Diversity tactics
Don’t describe individuals by appearance, religion, etc., unless necessary.
If necessary, try to do so for every described individual.
Apply your quest for diversity to photographs and other images.
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