I have to make this sentence nonracist and nonagist can you help?
1. She is a very capable black woman.
here is my answer: She is a very capable African American.
2. It's hard to believe that a woman her ago could accomplish so much. I think it is correct because it didn't give her age.
3. One of the high points of our trip was seeing the Canadian Eskimos in their traditional garb. This one also sounds correct to me.
I have to make this sentence nonracist and nonagist can you help?
1. She is a very capable black woman.
here is my answer: She is a very capable African American.
Why not just this? ~~> She is a very capable woman. OR She is a woman capable of very courageous decisions. (Or something like that to indicate what she is capable of.)
2. It's hard to believe that a woman her age could accomplish so much. I think it is correct because it didn't give her age.
How about --> It's hard to believe that someone could accomplish so much before reaching her current age.
3. One of the high points of our trip was seeing the Canadian Eskimos in their traditional garb. This one also sounds correct to me.
The only other thing I can think of is to find out if "Eskimos" is what they call themselves -- and then use that term in place of "Canadian Eskimos."
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They do not use the word "Eskimo" when speaking of themselves.
Instead they use a term that means (to them) simply "people." In
Canada that word is "Inuit," while in Alaska Eskimos refer to
themselves as "Inupiat" and "Yupik." The word "Yuit" is used in
Siberia.
http://www.workersforjesus.com/esk.htm
She is a very capable person.
You don't need to point out that she is a woman, it is already inferred.
She's a very capable person
Here are alternative ways to make the sentences nonracist and nonagist:
1. Instead of saying "She is a very capable black woman," you could say "She is a very capable African American," which focuses on her racial background while avoiding any negative connotations. However, an even better option would be to say "She is a very capable person," as race should not be a defining factor in someone's capabilities.
2. The sentence "It's hard to believe that a woman her age could accomplish so much" can be changed to "It's hard to believe that someone could accomplish so much before reaching their current age." This removes any age-specific assumptions and focuses on the accomplishments rather than the person's age.
3. The sentence "One of the high points of our trip was seeing the Canadian Eskimos in their traditional garb" can be modified by considering the preferred term of the indigenous people. In this case, "Eskimo" is not the preferred term. Instead, you can say "One of the high points of our trip was seeing the Canadian Inuit in their traditional garb" to be more respectful and accurate.
In general, when trying to make sentences nonracist and nonagist, it's important to be aware of the words and terms used and consider whether they may perpetuate stereotypes or negative assumptions. Choosing inclusive and respectful language is key.