Language

Who is included or excluded by the language we use?

Language can connect people while also shaping access to services, learning and public decisions. We can ask whether people can understand what affects them and express a response. Plain wording, interpretation and respect for different languages can matter in different settings. A shared working language may be useful without making other languages or speakers less valuable.

A question to sit with (optional): Can the people affected understand the message and reply in a way that will be taken seriously?