Kayla Hand- Sensitivity

Writing as a journalist can be difficult, especially when it comes to using cultural terms or references. There are certain terms that are perfectly acceptable to use and others that are considered offensive. Another difficulty about writing using sensitive language is that sometimes the terms we use when we are casually talking are not the correct terms to use in journalistic writing. My recommendation to make sure you use the correct terms would be to consult George Padgett's "New Directions in Diversity". This book helps explain which terms are considered derogatory and which terms people from different cultures prefer. Journalists must use caution when writing about anyone with a characteristic that sets them apart from everyone else.