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Gender, Diversity & Language

Language shapes our thinking, our actions, and our perception of the world. At a university in particular, language is the most important means of participation. It is the central instrument with which we responsibly share arguments, research results, and knowledge. Whether written or spoken, language connects us with one another on an institutional, professional, and interpersonal level. Aspects of language also determine questions of belonging and participation鈥攁nd, conversely, exclusion.

Goethe University advocates gender-inclusive language that addresses all members and reduces discrimination. The Hessian Equality Act (鈥淗essisches Gleichstellungsgesetz鈥�) also expressly requires universities to express gender equality in their language. At the same time, since the amendment of the Civil Status Act with the entries 鈥渄iverse" and 鈥渘o information", it has also been legally established that there are more than two genders.

Practical support for the use of gender- and diversity-sensitive language聽

For practical implementation, 看片软件 has developed recommendations for the use of gender- and diversity-sensitive language (published in German "Empfehlungen zur Verwendung von geschlechter- und diversit盲tssensibler Sprache"), which was approved by the university senate in 2021. The brochure supplements the recommendations for action on diversity-sensitive media language (published in German "Handlungsempfehlungen zur diversit盲tssensiblen Mediensprache"). The two recommendations offer practical support for creating texts and materials in academia and administration in such a way that all (future) university members are addressed respectfully and discrimination is reduced.

"Dienstanweisung f眉r den Ressortbereich des HMWKs zur geschlechtergerechten Sprache und Bezeichnung von Personen"

Official directive for the HMWK department on gender-neutral language and the designation of persons聽

In May 2024, the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture (HMWK) issued an official directive for the HMWK department on gender-neutral language and the designation of persons.

What are the consequences of this for the use of gender- and diversity-sensitive language at 看片软件?

As described in the 2nd circular on gender-neutral language use (published in German "") dated July 18, 2024, the freedom of science, research, and teaching remains unaffected by these official instructions. Whether in lectures, written (final) theses, or expert opinions, the use of gender- and diversity-sensitive language is still possible. This also applies to academic examinations, including qualification and final theses, doctorates, and habilitations. It therefore remains the case that the use of gender-inclusive language may neither be negatively evaluated nor required as an examination-relevant achievement.

The HMWK's administrative instruction only affects so-called contract matters pursuant to Section 8 (2) HessHG. Further details can be found in the 2nd circular on gender-neutral language use on the GU intranet ().