Mar 19, 2024
In this episode of the Farm Family Harmony podcast, Elaine is
joined by Emily Nichols, an engineer advocating for
gender-inclusive language. They discuss the importance of language
in agriculture, highlighting how small changes can create big
shifts in inclusivity. Emily shares practical insights and
disruptors to foster more inclusive conversations, aiming to
amplify the voices of women in farming. Tune in for inspiring
insights into creating a more inclusive future for farm families
and beyond.
"Words become habits and then habits become behavior”.
Check out Emily Nichols TED talk, “What if we didn’t have to be one
of the guys?”
Timestamps:
1:21 Guest shares personal story of transitioning from farm
background to engineering, emphasizing importance of inclusivity
and connection.
3:18 Elaine expresses the importance of language in agriculture,
sharing her personal experience of feeling excluded from the family
farm despite being an integral part of its operation.
9:03 Shares their experience of being misgendered as a foreign
partner, highlighting the importance of using inclusive
language.
17:15 Highlights the importance of role models in agriculture and
engineering, particularly for women and
girls.
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