Suzanna, I strongly agree with your point on language - in every field of equalities, changing the words people use really does start to change the way people think and behave. Similarly, not challenging condones and reinforces - it's only a question of degree. So let's all keep nit-picking - the day it's no longer necessary we'll all be out of a job... Maya Middlemiss Equal Opportunities Officer University of Greenwich Student Services (Island Site), Wellington St, Woolwich, London, SE18 6PF [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%