Avoid Assumptions About Roles and Abilities

Be mindful not to link certain skills, roles, or behaviors to a specific gender. For instance, avoid phrases like “you’re good at coding for a woman.” Instead, praise competence without qualifiers that imply surprise or exceptionality based on gender.

Be mindful not to link certain skills, roles, or behaviors to a specific gender. For instance, avoid phrases like “you’re good at coding for a woman.” Instead, praise competence without qualifiers that imply surprise or exceptionality based on gender.

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