Egalia, Sweden's Government-Funded Preschool, Eliminates Use Of Gendered Pronouns

At Swedish Preschool, No 'He' Or 'She' -- Just 'Friend'
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Here in Stockholm -- at the taxpayer-funded preschool Egalia -- girls are encouraged to play with trucks, boys with toy kitchens. And while many progressive preschools make moves in that direction, Egalia steps it up. Referring to someone as "he" or "she" is not allowed. Only "friend" will do.

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