Associated Press style guide allows ‘husband’ or ‘wife’ to be used for gay married couples
The Associated Press has again updated its guidelines for reporting on same-sex married couples, and has accepted that “husband” or “wife” is “acceptable” to use to describe individuals in “any legally recognised marriage”.
A new update circulated on Thursday reads that: “Regardless of sexual orientation, husband or wife is acceptable in all references to individuals in any legally recognized (sic) marriage. Spouse or partner may be used if requested.”
The AP previously drew heavy criticism on the basis that, critics argued, that, irrespective of sexual orientation, a married couple are still married.
The AP drew similar criticism in November when it said it would stop using the word “homophobia.”
MyPinkNews members are invited to comment on articles to discuss the content we publish, or debate issues more generally. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all.
Report this comment
Please let us know why you would like to report this comment:
The ability to comment will be removed from anyone who does not follow our Terms & Conditions