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Published March 30, 2023 4:12pm EDT


MICHIGAN STATE’S LANGUAGE GUIDE CHIDES AGAINST USING WORDS LIKE 'AMERICA,'
'CHRISTMAS TREE' OR 'BUNNY'


THE GUIDE WARNED AGAINST USING TERMS LIKE ‘OBESE,’ ‘OBESITY’ OR ‘OVERWEIGHT’
SUGGESTING ‘HIGHER WEIGHT’ OR ‘LARGER-BODIED’ TO REFER TO PEOPLE 'OF SIZE.’

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ACCUSED OF POLICING SPEECH AFTER UNVEILING LIST OF
'BIGOTED' WORDS AND PHRASES

Audrey Whipple, a Campus Reform correspondent at Michigan State University,
weighs in on the institution's list of 'bigoted phrases' that she claims hinders
free speech of everyday Americans.

Michigan State University (MSU) has a style guide objecting to, and assigning
alternate words for, some of America’s most fundamental phrases, such as
"frontier" and "pioneer." These words are deemed to be "colonial language."
Other problematic examples include holiday themed mentions of "Christmas trees,"
"reindeer," "eggs" and "bunnies." 




As first reported by Campus Reform, Michigan State University declared in its
"Inclusive Guide" that the institution "values communications practices that
support belonging for all Spartans. In alignment with strategic efforts around
diversity, equity and inclusion, the Inclusive Guide provides best practices for
communications in gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, global identity and
disability."

Rather than merely condemning common words that have a controversial origin in
America’s racial history, many of the changes discourage terminology for
historical concepts. One section in particular warned against "Indigenous
stereotyping and colonial language" being used such as "tribe," "low man on the
totem pole," "bury the hatchet," "on the warpath," "shaman," "rain dance,"
"savage," "barbarian," "off the reservation," "spirit animal," "scalped," "peace
pipe," "hold down the fort," "frontier," "pioneer," "founder," and "conquer and
divide."



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While many of these phrases are essential to discussing American history, the
list went on to argue against "American-centric or first-world language." Also
frowned upon are words like "foreigner," "alien," "illegal immigrant,"
"illegals," or  "America" when "referring to the United States (refers to North
America, Central America and South America)."



When it comes to religion, the Michigan State University list chided against
using "charged words and judgmental labels" to such as "extremist," "militant,"
"terrorist," "radical," "fundamentalist," "cult", "sect," "devout" and "pious."

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But at the same time, the language guide also discouraged even tangential
references to Christian holidays in America such as Easter or Christmas.

"In winter and spring, avoid references to majority religious imagery and
language, such as the word ‘merry’ or ‘Christmas trees,’ ‘wreaths,’ ‘holly,’
‘bells,’ ‘gifts,’ ‘reindeer,’ ‘bunnies,’ ‘eggs’ and ‘chicks,’" the style guide
suggested. "Use terms like ‘wishing you a wonderful winter/spring break’ or
‘best wishes for the new year.’"



The guide also warned against using the wrong terminology for obese people,
citing "diversity of size" among the community.




The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City. (Fox News Photo/Joshua
Comins)

"Be aware that the terms ‘obese,’ ‘obesity’ and ‘overweight’ are pathologizing
stigmas in the size-diversity community," the guide said. "Do not use these when
describing individuals outside of communicating about research. Use ‘higher
weight’ or ‘larger-bodied’ if necessary and consider the barriers that ‘students
of size’ face in marketing, events and classroom experiences."

Fox News Digital reached out to Michigan State for comment. A spokesperson
stated, "The university does not ban specific terms through the inclusive
language guide. This guide provides recommendations, not requirements, for more
inclusive communications at MSU. It also provides guidance on ways to be more
inclusive with imagery use during holiday seasons in the winter and spring by
encouraging individuals to consider how using imagery solely from one religion
may contribute other religions feeling excluded or less than." 

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The MSU representative added, "Michigan State University acknowledges and
supports the identities, histories and experiences of its diverse student and
employee population. Inclusive communications are integral to providing a
world-class learning, living and working environment where all are welcome."

Alexander Hall is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be
sent to Alexander.hall@fox.com.



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