Most style guides have something like the following: (taken from Princeton's style guide) Don't say “he” when referring to an unspecified person. Instead, reca

Most style guides have something like the following: (taken from Princeton's style guide) Don't say “he” when referring to an unspecified person. Instead, recast the sentence into the plural, or avoid the use of pronouns altogether. Example: Each student is expected to turn in his paper by the deadline. Better: Students are expected to turn in their papers by the deadline.