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"She" Instead of "He" in articles
Have you noticed how more and more online articles are using the "she" pronoun instead of "he" when they refer to a person? I'm noticing it all the time. Obviously it's part of the feminist movement to "battle stereotypes" and also has to do with what's called "inclusive language". However I find it incredibly silly and distracting when I come across a "she" pronoun simply because I know it's there to make a point, so it ultimately distracts from the topic matter in question.
Example: When looking for a doctor, make sure she's highly qualified. We don't know who started the fire, but she will be held responsible. ... stuff like that. Have you guys noticed this? Thoughts? |
No... I haven't noticed.
It's sad that your insecurities make you uncomfortable & distracted reading she instead of he. Did you know there are more women in the world than men? Imagine all the women who feel "uncomfortable" reading he instead of she, but you only give a shit about yourself lol If the writer is a woman expect to see she instead of he. Pay more attention to who the writer is and who the subject is. |
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You made a thread about the female subjects in writing being "silly" & "distracting". Grow up. If you're sexist then be proud about it don't be all manipulative & sneaky about it that's cheap & tacky :2 cents: |
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We don't know who started the fire, but they will be held responsible. |
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The OP feels "silly" & "uncomfortable" reading anything other than "he" :1orglaugh |
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If the writer is female then using "she" is appropriate. It's disrespectful to assume a female writer would use he. Not common sense. Why you think male writers aren't into using she is beyond me. All guys who write articles on cars you she to refer to the vehicle from my experience. It's the Trump era, anything goes old rules & etiquette don't apply. #ThanksTrump! |
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Educate me, 1) Tell me the official term in grammar where the possessive is male by default. 2) Link me to the rule in grammar stating that the sex is male by default. |
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The Grammar Book says nothing about "traditionally", or officially, using a male subject pronoun, object pronoun or possessive pronoun by default in their pronoun section. BTW, two of my best writers are non native English speakers and their English is better than mine, not to mention their creativity. My question about your country was in reference to the tradition of using male pronouns by default. I was in no way implying that your English skills are dependent on your country of origin or native speaking tongue :thumbsup |
It's appalling how much time and energy is wasted arguing about petty things like this.
To answer the OP's question, I haven't noticed that but wouldn't be surprised if I came across it. My opinion : whosoever is triggered by seeing the word 'he' being used to refer to a general individual should know that replacing it with 'she' is very hypocritical because they are doing to same thing, just with the opposite word. |
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Damn, I know you have a reputation to keep around here, but it's not necessary to act like a fucking dick in every thread, is it? |
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In short: My analysis of the situation is that you have way too much time on your hands. :winkwink: Having said all this, I don't think any of this matters in the least bit. :1orglaugh ps. I agree that the easiest way to avoid the issue completely is simply to use plural. |
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Reminds me of Taylor, and how they wanted everyone to address and refer to themselves... :) |
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Notice how I provided links and you didn't? Notice how I didn't personally insult you, and you personally insulted me multiple times? That's tacky. What is it with the emotional men on GFY that can't have a basic conversation without breaking down? Why are links so hard to post to prove basic points like grammar rules? |
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I thought the correct grammar was "he or she" when we don't know the gender reference? I did notice that the order gets changed up - she or he vs he or she... not sure if that's pc or not but that's what my English teacher told me to use back in high school.
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Even StefanG, one of the nicest and most liberal guys on here tried to tell you you're too abrasive. |
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I said "how Russian of you" once. I didn't say "Russian shill", let alone 3 times. Anyone can check the thread themselves here. The only one who used the term "Russian shill" was you. |
Traditionally if the writer is female she will use "she" more often than "he" and vice versa.
I only find it distracting when the writer switches from one to the other (uses both). Stick to one please. LOL |
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'Of course nothing American made will meet your high standards and you'll always have a handy excuse, then soon you'll be recommending "quality" Russian imports to fill the gaps of the American businesses gone under like this quality Russian made 2018 model Shilijalis brand TV" You're fucked in the head. |
I've been writing this way for years. When I was in college I took a technical writing class and in it the professor taught us to switch between he and she because, well, half the population is female and people like to feel included.
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What is it with the emotional men on GFY that can't have a basic conversation without breaking down? |
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Sorry, I guess I'm in one of those moods. Apologies for the insults. |
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Fuck BW do you have to hijack every thread? You're just as bad as the Trump supporting fake nicks. Maybe you're the same fucking loser?
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