On Grammar

My research advisor forbids the use of split infinitives and gerunds. The split infinitive issue is, in my opinion, archaic, especially as using them usually increases clarity, a crucial aspect of scientific writing. The gerund rule is uniquely his. I think this symbolizes the dominance of old white males in science. Just because some woman in her 50s told my advisor in the 50s that split infinitives were a bad idea, does not mean that currently accepted standards are in some way inferior. How is anyone surprised at the prevalence of outmoded thinking when it comes to women in science when it is such a big issue in even small, far less significant aspects of the field?