Re: [dq-rules] Gender Neutral Writing

["J. Corey" <john@dragonquestadventures.com>]

you can switch between he and she, but only if you change topics.  SO 
if you are giving a rule example, be consistent through out the 
example.  But you can switch genders in the next example or chapter.  
it is done frequently.
On May 28, 2004, at 3:02 PM, hollywood314@juno.com wrote:

>  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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