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?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on October 19th, 2009 at 08:00 am

Category: your voice 6 comments »

6 Responses to “Clearly.”

  1. Lanthir

    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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  2. Catchphrase

    I used to draw my own little box, but I think I may use this in future! :D

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  3. Zory

    Awesome, good idea. I think I’ll do that.

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  4. Andy

    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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  5. Brynn

    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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  6. olive

    not just a third option, endless options!

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