A little late perhaps, but at least I'm not being divisive. 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-56372118
Very alarming and worrying. Quote from the article:
The guidance recommends using gender-neutral terms, rather than those that make sex distinction such as:
- You or they/their/them, not he/she or him/her
- People/person or individual(s), rather than man/men or woman/women
- Everyone/colleagues, rather than ladies and gentlemen/guys
- Parent or guardian, rather than mother or father
- Partner, rather than husband or wife
- Sibling, rather than brother or sister
(end of quote)
It seems male or female must not be mentioned for fear of offending someone. A horrible meme that has crept into society and is starting to appear in many places. The above is 'guidance' for students from Manchester University but children from a young age are being subjected to this idea in some institutions. It can cause all kinds of emotional and mental problems. Luckily, many parents can recognise the dangers and are removing their children from educational settings teaching such confusion.