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Follow on Google News | Discrimination Free Zone: Silencing Discriminatory Language One Conversation At A TimeNew Non-Profit Organization Committed to Ending Discriminatory Language
By: Discrimination Free Zone Both organizations promote the use of language free of slurs and stereotypes, by engaging supporters and advocates to create Discrimination Free Zones. “Zones are easy to create, and can be formed by individuals or groups demarking a safe and discrimination free space - whether on their person or their surroundings.” By wearing Discrimination Free Zone apparel an individual establishes a Discrimination Free Zone everywhere he or she goes. Before wearing or displaying any of these items, supporters pledge not to use discriminatory language based on race, color, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Individuals wearing or displaying the Discrimination Free Zone items are clearly but tactfully informing others that they’ll be offended by discriminatory comments and will not participate in conversations containing such damaging remarks. To meet its mission, The Discrimination Free Zone Foundation, a non-profit organization, is funded solely by items sold by Discrimination Free Zone, Inc. The Foundation is committed to ending discriminatory language through awareness, education and training; focusing on schools, companies and community groups. As part of its comprehensive educational efforts, the Foundation has created a how-to guide for ending discriminatory language. The guide, which offers tips and strategies for reacting to offensive comments, was produced primarily for schools and community groups, but is available for anyone to download at no charge. Companies, individuals and groups can show their commitment to ending discriminatory language by using the #dfreezone hashtag and posting pictures of their zones to their websites and social media platforms. “I believe that our simple visual message can be the first step towards silencing discriminatory language,” says Raphaely. End
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