Regarding the use of "their" or "they" inplace of he/she or "him/her":
the National Council of the Teachers' of English long ago sanctioned the
use of these alternatives. Scientific research has proved that the use
of "he" or 'him" when addressing girls or women has a detrimental affect
on their learning or self esteem. Language or grammar that is not
gender neutral should no longer be used....ESPECIALLY in education. We
ARE the role models and teachers of the future leaders.
I have always mused how interesting it would be to start using "she" or
"her" in all situations. I can image the outcry of the boys and men.
Gloria Curdy
K-12 Library Media Program Coordinator
Missoula County Public Schools
Missoula, MT
gcurdy@mcps.kk12.mt.us
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