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I know it has been. But I don't agree that just because that's the tradition means we should go on with it. I see nothing wrong with using "she" as the default
by rorymarinich 16y ago
I know it has been. But I don't agree that just because that's the tradition means we should go on with it. I see nothing wrong with using "she" as the default sometimes, and quite a few reasons why sticking to "he" might not be the best thing.
- AndyKelley 16y agoThe only point I can think of, and which I tend to agree with, is that when you do it you make a big fuss about the gender of the person and that distracts from the actual content that you are writing about. So opponents of using "she" as the default sometimes may be simply annoyed that the author is, instead of just using the already established convention, breaking convention in a noticeable way that might distract from the real content of the document.
- chc 16y agoLanguage is nothing but but a traditional set of noises we make. You can decide to start calling coffee "fngelriu," but it's disingenuous then to act surprised when people think you're being deliberately obtuse.
- blurry 16y agoWhat say thee?