Jessica Allowski
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in case you missed it, my piece for the Demystifying Language Project is up: Is singular they old or new? #linguistics
Is Singular They Old or New? – Demystifying Language Project
Why are they/them pronouns easier for some people to use? The answer can tell us a lot about the English language, and how it is changing.
demystifyinglanguage.fordham.edu
January 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
in case you missed it, my piece for the Demystifying Language Project is up: Is singular they old or new? #linguistics
Reposted by Jessica Allowski
Dude, we’re recognizing that change and variation are natural in language so we’re trying to keep our publications grounded in the details of current usage so they can calmly and dispassionately offer information about modern English later if you want to pull up.
January 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Dude, we’re recognizing that change and variation are natural in language so we’re trying to keep our publications grounded in the details of current usage so they can calmly and dispassionately offer information about modern English later if you want to pull up.