A new EU-funded guide has placed words such as “motherly,” “Englishman,” “maiden name” and “masterpiece” on a banned list.
The 38-page document aims to promote gender-neutral language across Europe – and offers alternative phrases for each prohibited word.
It targets terms deemed “biased, discriminatory or demeaning” by suggesting one sex is the standard.
“Loving” or “nurturing” should replace “motherly,” according to the recommendations.
“Native tongue” is preferred over “mother tongue”, while Europeans are told to say “the English” rather than “Englishmen”.
Those seeking a neutral option for “maiden name” are directed to use “birth name.”
Even the term “masterpiece” has been banned in favour “work of genius.”
The document, titled “Guidelines for the use of language as a driver of equality and inclusivity,” was produced by UN Women with EU funding.
The EU-funded dossier has been written up promote gender neutrality across the continent
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“Using gender-fair and inclusive language helps reduce gender stereotyping, promotes social change, and contributes to achieving gender equality,” the guidance states.
It warns that stereotyping and casual sexism create conditions where women face diminished status and limited opportunities.
The document argues such behaviour affects women across professional, personal and digital spaces.
“The internet has provided a new dimension for the expression and transmission of sexism,” it adds.
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Etymologists have criticised the approach, warning it would erase the historical origins of words like “masterpiece.”
And top Tory Chris Philp weighed in, too.
“We’ve all had enough of this politically correct nonsense,” he said.
“With Russia menacing Europe’s borders, a cost-of-living crisis, floods of illegal immigrants entering Europe and the potential collapse of the regime in Iran, the last thing anyone needs to worry about is banning these long-standing phrases,” Mr Philp added.
“We should keep our language and keep our culture and not have faceless bureaucrats interfering. This is another reason why going back into the orbit of the EU is a bad idea.”
‘We should keep our language and keep our culture and not have faceless bureaucrats interfering,’ Chris Philp said
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PAThe guidance advises against using “female” and “male” when referring to people, arguing these terms reduce individuals to biological characteristics.
“Woman” and “man” are the correct terms to indicate personhood, the document states.
It recommends phrases such as “women farmers” rather than “female farmers” and “men in parliament” instead of “male parliamentarians.”
Gender-neutral job titles are also encouraged, with “chair” replacing “chairman” and “police officer” preferred to “policeman.”
