Thread: Is it time English adopt a genderless pronoun?
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Old 07-26-2012, 02:25 AM   #60
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Originally Posted by eskimo49 View Post
It doesn't matter what you choose, someone will be offended. 'It' is generally accepted as a genderless neuter pronoun. However in these days of 'Political Correctness' perhaps 'It' may be more acceptable to some rather than 'He',' She', 'You', 'they' etc. However that doesn't mean that I personally approve of it.
Ahh but is that neuter noun masculine or feminine (la/el or la/el)? - Sorry only teasing!
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