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Hi How are Nyggus? Well, my teacher is male and a feminist However this fact has nothing to do with this issue as he said that because he is a linguist
I.A
A male feminist? Interesting.
But that your teacher is a feminist does count, and I would even say, it counts very much. Even linguists have even opposite opinions on this topic, so in this case that someone is a feminist is a very important fact. I suppose only a feminist would say that using "she" in this case is neutral . Just to make you sure: I don't think using "he" is neutral, either.
I am afraid this is generally seemed inelegant, and for sure should be avoided in formal writing. Many options are given in the English Journal source the link to I gave in my previous post.
I am afraid this is generally seemed inelegant, and for sure should be avoided in formal writing. Many options are given in the English Journal source the link to I gave in my previous post.
Nyggus
Oh thank you for the link I'll check it I think that the best way to get rid of this problem is using the plural, especially in academic writing Yes , you are right . I think "s/he" is a little bit awkward
Oh thank you for the link I'll check it I think that the best way to get rid of this problem is using the plural, especially in academic writing Yes , you are right . I think "s/he" is a little bit awkward
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Yes, paraphrasing is an efficient way of avoiding the problem. Sometimes, however, using plural is not what a writer wants to do as well as may be difficult and look not natural.
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. Just to make you sure: I don't think using "he" is neutral, either.
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