Of the following approaches to avoiding sexism in business and technical writing, which one is likely to be most effective?

A. Apologize for using he as a generic pronoun.

B. Avoid references to individuals.

C. Use the neutral pronouns it or its.

D. Use plural nouns and pronouns.

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Gemma Nielsen

Business

10 July, 20:03

Of the following approaches to avoiding sexism in business and technical writing, which one is likely to be most effective?

A. Apologize for using he as a generic pronoun.

B. Avoid references to individuals.

C. Use the neutral pronouns it or its.

D. Use plural nouns and pronouns.

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Andy Mays · Answer 1

While A is okay, it is avoiding sexism in writing, it's simply apologising for it. In order to avoid it, you should use neutral pronouns to prevent any generic pronoun usage. = )

Leonardo Tran · Answer 2

B is your answer! may i have brainliest?

Of the following approaches to avoiding sexism in business and technical writing, which one is likely to be most effective?A. Apologize for using he as a generic pronoun.B. Avoid references to individuals.C. Use the neutral pronouns it or its.D. Use plural nouns and pronouns.

Of the following approaches to avoiding sexism in business and technical writing, which one is likely to be most effective?

A. Apologize for using he as a generic pronoun.

B. Avoid references to individuals.

C. Use the neutral pronouns it or its.

D. Use plural nouns and pronouns.