An anonymous respondent would not disclose their sex. Steve assuming it's a man or woman, or alternating in the story, which is done nowadays, is not dispositive. However, I would be suspicious of any response, as there are ample better ways to blow the whistle.
If Steve is smart (he is), he wouldn't advertise the sex of the informant -- and, not announcing whether he was a she or vice versa was good on Steve's part.
Sage Hana has a great take on him or her: https://sagehana.substack.com/p/kirschs-cdc-mole-is-probably-a-dolts?r=wwaub&s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
An anonymous respondent would not disclose their sex. Steve assuming it's a man or woman, or alternating in the story, which is done nowadays, is not dispositive. However, I would be suspicious of any response, as there are ample better ways to blow the whistle.
If Steve is smart (he is), he wouldn't advertise the sex of the informant -- and, not announcing whether he was a she or vice versa was good on Steve's part.