sensitivity reader
sensitivity reader noun: a person who reviews a manuscript and advises on any content that may be culturally problematic.
Noun
sensitivity reader (plural sensitivity readers)
- A person who reviews a manuscript and advises on any content that may be culturally problematic.
- Cultural appropriation is a difficult subject to navigate, because in literature appropriation is full of grey areas. Is the minority character a main or side character? Do they feel tokenistic? Is there a sensitivity reader available?2016 November 25, Neve Mahoney, “Question your motives when appropriating minority voices”, in Eureka Street
- Her publisher, Harlequin Teen, sent the book out to two “sensitivity readers”, who vetted the manuscript for stereotypes, biases and problematic language.2018 April 27, Alison Flood, “Vetting for stereotypes: meet publishing's 'sensitivity readers'”, in The Guardian
Forms of sensitivity reader
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Questions about sensitivity reader
- What does sensitivity reader mean?
- Sensitivity reader means a person who reviews a manuscript and advises on any content that may be culturally problematic.
- What part of speech is sensitivity reader?
- Sensitivity reader is a noun.
- What is the plural of sensitivity reader?
- The plural of sensitivity reader is sensitivity readers.
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