Directory of Pronouns Resources

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The traditional third-person singular pronouns in English (e.g., he, she, his, her) explicitly mention the gender of the person. This can be problematic for some transgendered persons who hope to defy gender boundaries. It can also be problematic for some feminists who hope to minimize bias against women (e.g., with the use of “he” to include men and women).

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• Gender Exclusive Language

  http://www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/writerscomplex.nsf/0/564e043922d70d98852569c3006d727e?OpenDocument
  Learn six strategies to avoid using gender-specific pronouns.

• Viewpoints from Involvement -- "Thon"

  http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/10/17/19.html
  The history and usage of "thon" as a genderless pronoun derived from "that one" is described.

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