Choosing a revision strategy that avoids sexist language

Because many readers object to sexist language, avoid using he, him, and his (or she, her, and hers) to refer to both men and women. Also try to avoid the wordy expressions he or she and his or her. More graceful alternatives are usually possible.

Use an occasional he or she (or his or her).

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Make the antecedent plural.

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Recast the sentence.

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