The idea behind this is that using regular gender pronouns might offend transgender students. This is the logic of the left on display.
The Daily Caller reports:
Oxford University Students Asked To Use ‘Gender Neutral’ PronounsOxford University’s students’ union is asking students to use gender neutral pronouns because of transgender students.In a pamphlet from the students’ union, students are encouraged to used “ze” instead of “she” and “he,” reports The Huffington Post UK. Some students want seminars and classes to begin using the gender neutral pronoun “ze.”Oxford University’s code of conduct warns against repeatedly using the wrong pronouns to address a transgender person.A gay activist praised the suggestion, calling it a “thoughtful, considerate move.””This issue isn’t about being politically correct or censoring anyone. It’s about acknowledging the fact of changing gender identities and respecting people’s right to not define themselves as male or female,” Peter Tatchell declared.British schools are also being faced with whether to use gender neutral pronouns or not.
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