Clearly.
Someone wrote…
When they ask for my gender but only offer “male” and “female,” and no “other” option on surveys for my school, I often turn them in blank with the explanation, “Clearly, I’m not of a demographic whose opinion matters to them.” It makes me feel pretty good when I make it obvious to one more person that there should always be a third option for gender.
What’s your experience?
Category: your voice 6 comments »
October 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am |
Hooray for standing up for one’s principals! (^__^)
When the forms at my therapist’s office ask for gender, I put “unknown.” I figure if knowing what’s in my pants is that damned important to them, they should have known enough to ask for my sex, not my gender.
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October 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am |
I used to draw my own little box, but I think I may use this in future! :D
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October 19th, 2009 at 11:24 am |
Awesome, good idea. I think I’ll do that.
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October 19th, 2009 at 2:12 pm |
If it’s okay, I think I’d like to start using that answer as well. As of now I just leave the boxes blank and write that I’m beyond the binary next to it.
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October 27th, 2009 at 10:49 pm |
Anytime I’ve filled out surveys on campus, I’ve always left the option blank, especially because they’ll never know who did it.
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November 30th, 2009 at 9:33 am |
not just a third option, endless options!
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