This week we are diving into the Historical Singular They/Them. It is such a great topic and I am so excited to share with you the research and the very long-reaching history this topic has. As well as you might also learn a few fun facts about other common words in grammar!
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Sources:
A brief history of singular ‘they.’ (n.d.). https://www.oed.com/discover/a-brief-history-of-singular-they/?tl=true
Gendered pronouns & singular “they.” Gendered Pronouns & Singular “They” - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University. (n.d.). https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/pronouns/gendered_pronouns_and_singular_they.html
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). They definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/they
Singular they. Home. (n.d.). https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/april-2020/singular-they-nonbinary-language-in-the-historical-community
For Further Reading:
Guillaume de Palerme also known as William of Palerne or William and the Werewolf by an Anonymous Poet
What's Your Pronoun? Beyond He and She by Dennis Baron
Female Husbands: A Trans History by Jen Manion
https://cmosshoptalk.com/2017/04/03/chicago-style-for-the-singular-they/?_ga=2.55841451.1057051148.1712773127-1148804025.1704392205