In general, when gender is not known, modern grammar textbooks and style guides advise the use of he/she for adult humans and older children, and it when referring to very small children or animals. When gender is known, we should use 'he' or 'she' as applicable, and this is now extended to even the smallest children. Through some pioneering ... More @Wikipedia
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