Overview

Summary of article…

General Principles

Overall advice, e.g.:

• Don’t ask unless it’s needed…

• “Prefer not to answer”

• “Gender assigned at birth…” by default

  • If “current” gender is intended for some reason, suggest adding “prefer to self-identify” and “prefer not to answer”

• Avoid “other…”

• Self-identification…

Application Examples

Option 1. Minimalist

• Gender M/F, define gender as “assigned at birth”

Option 2. Minimalist with Options

• Gender M/F, Prefer to Self-Identify

Option 3. General Approach to Inclusivity

• Gender M/F, LGBTQ+ options + self-identify

Option 4. Specific Audiences

• LGBTQ+, plus self-identify, plus “description”

References

• Articles, Wikipedia, etc.