Use Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Nouns

Replace gender-specific pronouns (he/she) with “they” or restructure sentences to use plurals. Swap out gendered nouns (e.g., “fireman”) for neutral alternatives (“firefighter,” “workforce,” “team member”).

Replace gender-specific pronouns (he/she) with “they” or restructure sentences to use plurals. Swap out gendered nouns (e.g., “fireman”) for neutral alternatives (“firefighter,” “workforce,” “team member”).

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