Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It mentions people's race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion unnecessarily.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	She's just being a woman.
	That's Sally for you.
	There's a typical woman for you.
	She's a woman; it figures.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It mentions people's race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion unnecessarily.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	A very nice Black man helped me.
	A very nice person helped me.
	A very nice African-American person helped me.
	A very nice Black person helped me.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	It is important to have men in space.
	Astronauts should be men.
	It is important to have a person in space.
	It is important to have mankind in space.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	All those science majors love Star Trek reruns.
	Science majors love Star Trek reruns.
	Some science majors are into Star Trek reruns.
	Star Trek reruns are big favorites among all science majors.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	It mentions people's race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion unnecessarily.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	Firemen help the community.
	Firefighters provide important services to the community.
	Men who fight fires provide important services to the community.
	The fireman provides important services to the community.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It mentions people's race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion unnecessarily.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	An excellent doctor operated on my leg.
	An excellent female doctor operated on my leg.
	An excellent doctor, who is a woman, operated on my leg.
	An excellent woman, who is a doctor, operated on my leg.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	Of course, the person who studies all the time got the highest score in the class.
	Of course, the nerd got the highest score in the class.
	Of course, the brainiac got the highest score in the class.
	Of course, the dork got the highest score in the class.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	It mentions people's race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion unnecessarily.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	Math and science are easy subjects for Asians.
	All Asians are good at math and science.
	I know a few Asians who are good at math and science.
	Everybody knows Asians are good at math and science.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	It mentions people's race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion unnecessarily.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	A person in my class brought up a really good point.
	The blind guy in my class brought up a really good point.
	A guy who can't see brought up a really good point.
	A person who is visually challenged brought up a really good point.

Why is the above statement insensitive? 

	It leaves people out.
	It makes assumptions.
	It calls people by names they do not choose for themselves.
	It assumes that all members of a group are the same.
	The statement is not insensitive.

	He's really good looking; therefore, he's also really stupid.
	He's a typical good-looking, stupid guy.
	He is good looking, but, unfortunately, he's not very bright.
	Since he's good looking, he's also stupid.