check the pronouns in the sentences for me

which of the sentences below is preferable when writing? 'mankind is a pest to itself' 'mankind is a pest to himself'

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Despite the name mankind, mankind is both male and female. I feel that itself is more appropriate, since it doesn't pick a specific gender.

link	answered Dec 27 '11 at 16:09 Jody M. Expert

I agree. – Patty T – Dec 30 '11 at 00:42

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