WELCOME TO
inclusive
linguistics
Making Linguistics accessible and inclusive for all. Highlighting the power of language – and why we all need to know more about it.
Linguistics is the social and scientific study of language.
It’s important because language has the power to change
the world – but not enough people know that.
That’s where Inclusive Linguistics comes in.
My aim is to raise awareness about what Linguistics is, why language matters, and how to use language to make the world a better place.
The words we use reflect the world we choose.
“The words we use reflect the world we choose.”
Language is more powerful than most people will probably ever realise. Our words reflect who we are – from our values and beliefs, to our social and cultural identities.
Using inclusive language means using language that promotes equity and justice; language that does not discriminate, exclude or marginalise anyone. Language reproduces and enacts our social world, so using language that empowers and uplifts everyone has various, empirically proven benefits.
Through Linguistics, more people can begin to understand – and more importantly, harness – the magic of language. Linguistics is an underrated tool for social change. It helps us to understand the way we speak and how to use our language to campaign for justice. The Inclusive Linguistics project is a step in the direction of bringing Linguistics further into the social justice narrative.
What Inclusive Linguistics can offer businesses
Advice on inclusive language practices & policies
Using inclusive language is fundamental for creating an inclusive culture. Inclusive language essentially means using language that promotes equality and justice, and does not discriminate against anyone.
Many businesses may not know how to integrate or build inclusive language policies, or how to integrate inclusive language practices into their organisational culture. Many businesses may not know whether they are already using inclusive language, or what their problems are currently.
We can offer advice into how to build an inclusive language policy, how to overcome challenges related to incorporating new inclusive language practices into your organisational culture, and we can help to work out which aspects of your current language practices might need changing.
What You’ll Learn:
– What inclusive language is and how it is related to your company
– Your current challenges to implementation
– Where to start with inclusive language
What Inclusive Linguistics can offer schools
Advice on inclusive language practices & policies
Getting young people into Linguistics
Online/in-person | 30-60 minutes
Students will be introduced to what Linguistics is, and what Linguistics degrees often entail. The presentation includes why Linguistics is a good degree to study, why it is important, transferrable skills you acquire, and career prospects as a linguist.
The session is flexible and can be adapted to the interests of the school.
What You’ll Learn:
– What a Linguistics degree is like
– The benefits and challenges
– How you can use Linguistics
About me
sophie frankpitt
Hello! My name is Sophie, and I’m a Linguistics undergraduate.
I’m studying my bachelor’s degree at the University of Warwick, and last year I studied Gender Studies & Linguistics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. I aim to study my Sociolinguistics postgraduate in the US.
I’m passionate about language and social justice, and I hope to bring Linguistics into the public eye. I use presentations, articles, poetry, and most things language-related to do so – because the magic of Linguistics is that it’s both a science and an art.
My goal is to make Linguistics more accessible and inclusive for anyone who wants to learn about language.
With my project, Inclusive Linguistics, I aim to engage people with the idea that language matters – in various different ways.
WHAT I’M OFFERING
1. Online or in-person presentations for schools about how to get into Linguistics.
2. Advice or presentations to businesses on inclusive language policies.
3. Free and accessible resources for all to enjoy the subject.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send us a message
