Re: [dq-rules] Gender Neutral Writing

["hollywood314@juno.com" <hollywood314@juno.com>]

When I was taught to write, the rule of thumb was to pick either "he" or "she" and stick with it.  It was not acceptable to use "he/she".  I believe that the formal requirements have become less stringent in the last few years and it is now acceptable to use "he/she."  Obviously, this type of language would be awkward or absurd in a novel, but I think it suits manual writing well.  If there is someone out there that is more informed than I, please speak up.  My last formal writing classes were 5 or 6 years ago.

Steve F. 

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