Why do some linguists use the name Eskaleut languages?

Some linguists use the term "Eskaleut languages" as a shorthand for the Eskimo-Aleut languages family. While the traditional name remains in common use among many scholars, the adoption of "Eskaleut" is a growing trend within the field.12

It is important to note that the term "Eskimo," which is part of the traditional name, is widely considered to be pejorative and offensive when used to refer to the Inuit and other Indigenous peoples. Because of this, some linguists prefer alternative terminology, such as the "Inuit-Yupik-Unangan" language family, to avoid the use of offensive labels while accurately describing the linguistic group.12