And Ought to Be
APA version 7 just made singular 'they' official a couple years ago. If that group of persnickety-snicks can do it anyone can! Or at least now you have a decently-sized hardcover you can throw at them.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_changes_7th_edition.html
APA version 7 just made singular 'they' official a couple years ago. If that group of persnickety-snicks can do it anyone can! Or at least now you have a decently-sized hardcover you can throw at them.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_changes_7th_edition.html