Monthly Archives: November 2023
Should we use “they” as a singular pronoun?
By: Darcy Hilton The increase of inclusivity within the transgender and non conforming gender community has promoted the use of “they” as a singular pronoun. Such vocabulary has gained popularity by schools and jobs allowing the choice of they/them pronouns … Continue reading
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Neopronouns; Should they be integrated into ‘standard’ English?
by Emily Baker Everyone is familiar with the concept of pronouns and pronoun usage. But when I say pronouns, you probably subconsciously think of those in more common use (he/him, she/her. they/them). What you might not have known is that … Continue reading
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Should We Follow The Mother or Father Tongue Hypothesis?
What’s so controversial about whether or not children get their speech from their mother or father? Linguists and geneticists have struggled to answer this question for centuries. Does your mother or your father have a stronger influence on their … Continue reading
Should we use Mx as an alternative to Ms and Mr?
Should we use Mx as an alternative to Ms and Mr? by Maggie Smith Mx has been introduced as an alternative to Ms/Mrs and Mr for non-binary individuals, people who are gender fluid, and people who would just rather a … Continue reading