PH43582: WORDS MATTER TO DB2 FOR Z/OS: DRIVING THOUGHTFUL CHANGE TOWARD INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN TECHNOLOGY

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APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• The Db2 for z/OS code contains terminology that is used in
  contexts that might promote racial and cultural bias. This APAR
  removes and replaces these terms. Although this APAR will not
  influence product functionality, applying the PTF(s) for this
  APAR is highly encouraged for the following reasons:
  To eliminate discriminatory language from product code and
  content
  To stay updated with the latest wording and terminology that are
  used to describe product features and functionality
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All Db2 12 for z/OS users                                    *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * The code contains terminology that is                        *
  * used in contexts that might promote                          *
  * racial and cultural bias.                                    *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Certain terms that are commonly used in IT language might
  create or reinforce discriminatory stereotypes, such as the
  following examples:
  "Blacklist" describes a list of untrusted websites that are
  used to steal private data and therefore denied access. The
  opposite of this term is "whitelist".
  "Black hat" describes a hacker who violates IT security for a
  malicious thrill or illegal personal gain. The opposite of
  this term is "white hat".
  The above pairings of terms assign a negative connotation to
  the word "black" and positive connotation to the word "white".
  Internal documentation within the code contains terminology
  that might promote racial and cultural bias. IBM has launched
  a company-wide initiative to identify and replace these terms.
  

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

Comments

• Terms that have been identified as promoting racial and
  cultural bias have been removed and replaced accordingly.
  ×**** PE22/03/11 FIX IN ERROR. SEE APAR PH44832  FOR DESCRIPTION
  

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

  UI79346

Modules/Macros

• DSNYEATE DSNYALLI DSNYSIRM DSNYMESS DSNYASCP
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  DB2 OS/390 & Z/

• Fixed component ID

  5740XYR00

Applicable component levels

• RC10 PSY UI79346

     UP22/02/23 P F202

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