Singular "their" and "they" revisited

Posted by GPP on September 24, 2003

In Reply to: Singular "their" and "they" revisited posted by Word Camel on September 24, 2003

: Reprising our discussion of nonsexist language, here's an interesting article about the evolution of the genderless "he" and the ancient roots (okay - not exactly ancient but Middle English) of singular "they".

Thanks, WC, that's an interesting article. The genderless 'he - his' has never bothered me, but since it has become so un-PC, I greatly prefer the singular 'they - their' to the abominations 's/he - his/her'.

• Singular "their" and "they" revisited ESC 24/September/03
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    • Alternating gender ESC 25/September/03
      • Alternatives Word Camel 26/September/03