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The singular "they" has been used for centuries and is currently somewhat socially acceptable, especially when the gender of the person in question is unknown o

The singular "they" has been used for centuries and is currently somewhat socially acceptable, especially when the gender of the person in question is unknown or disputed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_neutrality_in_English#Pronouns https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_neutrality_in_English#P...

arbitrage 10y ago
The gender of the person in question is not unknown, and doesn't need to be disputed. Chelsea Manning identifies as female.
- nilved 10y ago
  The person you're replying to said "especially." It is also valid when the gender is known.
- gnaritas 10y ago
  It doesn't matter what she identifies as, they is appropriate in all cases male or female.