TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Re: Gender biais From:Stuart Reynolds <stuartr -at- DIRECT -dot- CA> Date:Fri, 4 Aug 1995 12:22:25 -0800
-- [ From: Stuart Reynolds * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
> A couple of weeks ago, in a column of the Gazette (Montreal) devoted to
> language, the author suggests that if there are enough people who use "it"
> instead of "he or she" or "he/she", the practice will eventually be
adopted by
> everyone.
> Does anyone have any opinion about the proposed solution?
Damn rights... I sure as hell ain't an *IT*.. At least last time I checked I
wasn't inanimate....:)
Stui
--
Goin' down in flames...
But the colours are neat!!
======------+++++------======
First Impression Graphics