RAE Again Speaks Against Inclusive Language | He says that the generic of the masculine “does not imply sexist discrimination”

The Royal Spanish Academy has returned to the charge with its barrage against inclusive language. He did so by answering a question on Twitter and pointing out that the use of the generic masculine is inherently inclusive, and that it also refers to women.

“Is the famous inclusive language gibberish or gibberish?” This is the question, via the social network, which triggered the response. With the hashtag #dudaRAE, you can get information from the organization that has ensured the proper use of the Spanish language since 1713.

“What has been commonly referred to as ‘inclusive language’ is a set of strategies aimed at avoiding the generic use of the male gram. Tweet.

At the time, the RAE unanimously issued a decision rejecting the use of inclusive language in the Constitution, a demand raised by the socialist government of Pedro Sánchez in early 2020.

“We must not suspect that the doctrine will change nor hope that recommendations will be made on language changes. The RAE does not make legislative policies, but simply explains how the majority of speakers express themselves and collect standards, ”he told the Royal Academy through its secretary, Santiago Muñoz Machado.