Time to make some noise about a quiet revolution. (9th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calvert, Katrina; Leathersich, Sebastian; Howat, Paul; Van Der Wal, Sarah
• Is Part Of: Australian and New Zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology. Volume 62:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 336
• Page End: 338
• Publication Date: 2022-04-09
• Subjects: gender identity -- sex characteristics -- social justice; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13530
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-8666

Abstract

Abstract : 'Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming' David Bowie. Language is a living entity that moves and changes. Use of gender‐neutral language in medical literature is increasingly common. It is time for obstetricians and gynaecologists in Australia and New Zealand to interrogate their own bias and desire to maintain the status quo, and to consider reasons for change.