writing inclusive writing As an example, using "people of color" instead of "minorities" or "transgender person" instead of "transgendered". Inclusive writing is writing which utilizes "people-first language", or language that makes personhood the essential characteristic of any described person, and self-identification, i.e. striving to include language which is self-conscious and respects peoples' choices in relation to their identities. At its core inclusive writing should not avoid stereotypes and other prejudices, while emphasizing the language preferred by that person, people, community, or group. It is important than inclusive writing should not be erasing of historical mistreatment.