Use of Inclusive and Gender-Based Language
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE OF INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE
Sinología Hispánica China Studies Review recommends the use of gender-neutral language in articles submitted to the journal.
The journal is committed to accurate, unbiased, impartial, and intersectional research, that is, research that is sensitive to the complexity and breadth of cultural, biological, economic, and social contexts. To this end, it is essential that manuscripts use inclusive language, free from biases associated with race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, ideology, or socioeconomic status.
Therefore, it is inappropriate to provide information about individuals that is irrelevant to the study, nor is it inappropriate to ignore the differences and specific characteristics of each subject when they exist.
The use of labels to designate a group of people, as if they were outside of society, is also inappropriate, as it contributes to perpetuating stereotypes. Therefore, expressions that stigmatize or discriminate against groups of people should be avoided.
The negative meaning of expressions and condescending terminology is, specifically in the case of people with disabilities, a tendency that should be avoided. Regarding race, inappropriate comparisons between groups, essentialisms, or references to "minorities" are discouraged.
For more information and examples, see:
https://www.un.org/en/gender-inclusive-language/guidelines.shtml
