The Missing Pronouns.

Bridgeland, William M.

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Publication Date: 1977

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The Missing Pronouns

Bridgeland, William M.

College Student Journal, 11, 3, 255-7, F 77

The third person singular pronouns are either neuter or sex linked even in situations where they should be neutral. When the sex is unknown then a substitute, for example "heesh" should be used. The present paper examines several of these awkward words and makes recommendations for substitutes. (Author)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Models, Pronouns, Sentence Structure, Sex Discrimination, Sex Stereotypes, Speech Habits

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