AP Removes "Homophobia" from Style Book
AP Removes "Homophobia" from Style Book
Matthew Schmitz
FIRST THOUGHTS
http://www.firstthings.com/
November 29, 2012
The Associated Press has removed "homophobia," among other terms, from its style guide. Dylan Byers reports:
The online Style Book now says that "-phobia," "an irrational, uncontrollable fear, often a form of mental illness" should not be used "in political or social contexts," including "homophobia" and "Islamophobia."
AP Deputy Standards Editor Dave Minthorn explains the move:
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Matthew Schmitz
FIRST THOUGHTS
http://www.firstthings.com/
November 29, 2012
The Associated Press has removed "homophobia," among other terms, from its style guide. Dylan Byers reports:
The online Style Book now says that "-phobia," "an irrational, uncontrollable fear, often a form of mental illness" should not be used "in political or social contexts," including "homophobia" and "Islamophobia."
AP Deputy Standards Editor Dave Minthorn explains the move:
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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