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Don’t Be A Grammar Snob: The Singular ‘They’ Has Been Around For Centuries


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Earlier this month, Sarah Lawrence College updated its editorial style guide to include gender-neutral language, including “humankind” in lieu of “mankind,” “chair” in lieu of “chairman,” and “they” as a singular pronoun, in lieu of “he or she.” The latter change is considered grammatically incorrect by some, but the school seems to believe the change is worthwhile.
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