Ask yourself:Do you mean what you say?

We can rethink our attitudes, but the language we use is often habitual. We need to listen carefully to ourselves to ensure that our language does not reinforce old stereotypes. We can also adopt patterns of speech and writing that promote balance and equality. Make a list of the stereotypical things that might be said in the daily life of a setting, such as, 'I need two strong boys to help me shift these box', 'I want some helpful girls to lay the table with me' or 'That's not very ladylike.'