How can you avoid sexism in your own writing?

a) Don’t write about people; choose subject matter that deals with animals.
b) Use the phrase he or she, or make the entire sentence plural.
c) Use he and him throughout your essay, so your references are consistent.
d) Find out what your instructor prefers—masculine or feminine references.


b) Use the phrase he or she, or make the entire sentence plural.

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