Military chiefs have ordered troops to use gender-neutral words in a bid to avoid upsetting women and minority groups. Phrases such as 'mankind' and 'sportsmanship' have been banned amid fears they discourage trans, gay and lesbian people from joining the forces. The new guidelines have been found pinned to the walls of toilets at the Defence Academy at Shrivenham which trains the Army, Navy and RAF. The Ministry of Defence commented: 'We are promoting a modern, inclusive, working environment to ensure individuals are recognised and feel valued.' The two-page guide was compiled by the Joint Equality Diversity and Inclusion unit - which has earned the nickname of Jedi.

Source: Daily Mail December 27, 2017 01:46 UTC