I am definitely on team revise-to-avoid-using-“they”-as-a-singular-pronoun, but the 2017 edition of the AP Stylebook (the industry standard writing guide for journalists) acknowledges the limited use of “they” as a singular pronoun.
As always, the goal is clarity, not rigid adherence to a rule.
They/them/their is acceptable in limited cases as a singular and-or gender-neutral pronoun, when alternative wording is overly awkward or clumsy. However, rewording usually is possible and always is preferable. Clarity is a top priority; gender-neutral use of a singular they is unfamiliar to many readers. —AP Definitive Source
Similar:
Google: "how can u" vs. "how can an individual" is not really about grammar
Yes, I got a chuckle over this, but ...
Culture
Remember Me (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Four, Episode 5) Dr. Crusher vs The Universe
Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break....
Media
Writing, Coding and Education: Why They Matter
Back in my grad school days, I was calle...
Academia
Past Tense, Part 2 (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 3, Episode 12) Sisko must channel socia...
Rewatching ST:DS9 After the recap of ...
Culture
"The Nightmare of Prince Prezelsky"
Leigh, Peter, Carolyn and I had fun reco...
Amusing
The Whole Internet Hates Me
Amusing
I’m also on your team with this one!! I do have to admit that I’m a first-generation immigrant, English was my third language … and I tend to be a bit obsesstive-compulsive :) .