Inclusive Naming Initiative

Word List: Tier 3

Term: man-hour

Definition

A man-hour is a unit that describes the average amount of work done in an hour.

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Usage Context

Recommendation

Recommended to replace.

  • work-hour
  • person-hour
  • staff-hour
  • hour

Unsuitable Replacements

  • woman-hour

Rationale

Gendered language that can perpetuate bias and stereotypes. Can cause one to wonder if the relation between time and work done differs by gender.

Term Status

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Supporting Content

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