- From: Jeff Hiles <jeffrey.hiles@wright.edu>
- Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2001 14:20:24 -0500
- To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Although "people first" language is "the prevailing theory," as David put it, there are notable objections. In addition to the New Zealand advocates Penny mentioned, representatives of the National Federation of the Blind in the United States have objected to "people first" language for a number of reasons. One is that "it is awkward, tiresome, and repetitive, and it makes articles needlessly long." Might this have implications for the Web, where you want things short, clear and natural-sounding? "People-First Language: An Unholy Crusade " by C. Edwin Vaughan http://www.blind.net/bpg00006.htm "The Pitfalls of Political Correctness: Euphemisms Excoriated" by Dr. Kenneth Jernigan http://www.blind.net/bpg00005.htm -- Jeff Hiles Instructional Web Designer Center for Teaching and Learning Wright State University Dayton, Ohio 45435 (937) 775-3181 jeffrey.hiles@wright.edu
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