Activists and linguists have been highlighting the issue of biased language use since the 1970s. Empirical research has supported the need for more inclusive language. As a result, some English and German linguistic practices – and formal usage, in particular – have changed. However, broader revisions are yet to be made, and many inclusive adaptations remain either ignored or contested. The key question motivating my research is: ‘How can English and German speakers be more widely convinced of the importance of inclusive language?’ In this book, I provide one possible answer: I propose that literary texts can help to sensitise readers to the impact of biased language use and thereby promote wider linguistic change.