Paragraph 2
The gender
explains the suggested nomenclature
. It says: "While
students will identify as 'mothers' or 'fathers,' using these terms alone to describe
excludes those who do not identify with gender-binaries." It added: "This non-gendered
is particularly important in...discussions of childbirth and parenthood." An ANU spokesperson said the handbook was just a guide. It said: "This document is not an
ANU policy....It is a guide developed by
researchers to assist anyone committed to enhancing inclusiveness and
." Last week, a UK university asked its
to substitute the word 'chestfeeding' for '
'.