Why should legal writers be alert for sexist language? Explain how the use of sexist language can be avoided and how gender-neutral language may be substituted for it.?

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Legal professionals are consciously moving away from the tradition of using masculine pronouns inclusively in legal writing, which is why legal writers should be alert for sexist language. Some of the ways in which gender-neutral language may be substituted for masculine pronouns include:?•Words with "man" or "men" may use a gender-neutral substitute. For example, "workers' compensation" may be substituted for "workmen's compensation."•Use "he or she" in place of "he."•Alternate between the use of masculine and feminine pronouns throughout a document.•Make a noun plural so that a gender-neutral plural noun such as they, their, or them can be used.• Repeat the noun rather than using a pronoun.?

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