Which of the following best describes bias-free language?
A)Bias-free language is often unethical.
B)Bias-free language makes the user sound prejudiced.
C)Bias-free language avoids words and phrases that unfairly stigmatize people.
D)Bias-free language supports the stereotypes and prejudices that it reflects.
E)Bias-free language communicates from the audience's point of view and generally supports the audience's interests and preferences.

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C)Bias-free language avoids words and phrases that unfairly and even unethically categorize or stigmatize people in ways related to gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, or other personal characteristics. Contrary to what some might think biased language is not simply about "labels." To a significant degree, language reflects the way people think and what they believe, and biased language may well perpetuate the underlying stereotypes and prejudices that it represents.

Which of the Following Best Describes Bias-Free Language