Berkeley, California is continuing on the progressive path to change classic language into more gender-neutral language.
Tonight, Berkeley City Council adopted first reading of an ordinance responding to my proposal revising the municipal code to include gender neutral pronouns. There is power in language. This is a small move, but it matters. #berkmtg https://t.co/njo58NYgNw
— Rigel Robinson (@RigelRobinson) July 17, 2019
The city is going forth with a $600 effort to remove terms such as “manhole” and “manpower” and replace them with “maintenance hole” and “human effort,” respectively. Words like “he” and “she” will be replaced by “they” and “them” in the city language.
“In recent years, broadening societal awareness of transgender and gender-nonconforming identities has brought to light the importance of non-binary gender inclusivity.” – Berkeley City Manager, Dee Williams-Ridley
“In recent years, broadening societal awareness of transgender and gender-nonconforming identities has brought to light the importance of non-binary gender inclusivity.” – Berkeley City Manager, Dee Williams-Ridley
