Gender identity is defined as a personal conception of oneself as male, female, both, or neither. In 2014, President Obama signed an executive order barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity among federal contractors. The order covered employers who perform federal work and protected an estimated 20 percent of American workers. Opponents included religious groups, who argued that the order would prevent them from receiving federal money or contracts if they could not meet the new guidelines because of their beliefs. Proponents argue that the order was nece…
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@9FVM4WH1yr1Y
It is already covered, and should only be applicable to transgendered persons, not people who decide they don't like gender roles and decide to be non-binary (a choice)
@8GPGQX84yrs4Y
No, but we should have laws that prevent any form of discrimination, but since gender identity is subjective it would be impossible to have a law that covers all the possible interpretations of gender.
@8CRV6LZ4yrs4Y
Its regressive to think that if a boy wears dresses it means he feels like a girl its just a boy who likes dresses
@8MRPD4V4yrs4Y
Anti-discrimination laws should only be used when there is real ham (fires from jobs, not allowed to rent a house, etc.) instead of protecting feelings
@Mitchfynde3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as there are clear limitations on what "gender identity" means
@8Z3PZTNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
It depends upon how it is used. Like if they are brutally murdered for being trans then yes but i feel someone would use this law as "someone misgendered me put them in jail"
@8GR43MF4yrs4Y
Sexuality identity should be allowed, but gender identity should be allowed if medically Proven.
@abrowning914yrs4Y
this could easily be abused as well
@8T2CVZS4yrs4Y
no, if you are born male you are male, if you are born female you are female there is not more then two genders, animals don't have more then 2 genders because their are not any more then 2
Yes but there should be room for opinion and debate especially when it comes to children
@B269GQM4 days4D
I’m a very, let me know and I’ll go by that. But you don’t state. I’m going to try to identify by appearance.
@9ZQ5RS71mo1MO
I don't believe people should be bullied for representing something different. But medically if in hospital or something related form there should be biological birth option.
@9ZNXMHS1mo1MO
Depends. Does your gender identity state your neither, both, or the opposite gender? Cool. Does your gender state that your a cat, or a bush, or an apache attack helicopter? No. Get over yourself, you aren't funny, especially since mentally ill people can take those things seriously.
@9YN74622mos2MO
Yes, as long as the person is at least 16 years of age and has the mental capacity to decide for themselves.
@9WVGRDQ2mos2MO
Yes, but individuals should not go to jail for making mistakes. They should only if it can be proven it was on purpose
@9VGR4J93mos3MO
If and if theres like medically diagnosed prof of the person believing or transition yes. If its some random person made cause I said mam or sir on my first meeting and trying to freak out publicly no.
@9VFDDL43mos3MO
No. If you're making it other peoples problem maybe you aren't suited for the job. It's not like race where it's something obvious.
@9DHRMNZ1yr1Y
If you’re a plant people should laugh at you. Other than that, I support gender identity added to anti-discrimination laws.
@9D5G4P81yr1Y
Yes, but don't make the non-adherence a criminal matter
@9VTCHMK3mos3MO
Yes/No. This should be case by case.
- For people who are genuinely non-binary, I am very much in favour of having anti-discrimination laws to provide justice for any type of hate crimes towards them.
- For people who take advantage of gender identities/gaslighting/narcissistic entitlement that thrive off of attention, these people should be consequently tried if they are causing unjust challenges for others based on the reasons I mentioned.
@9VLMTC3Conservative3mos3MO
no, there are only two genders anyone who thinks otherwise is mentally ill and should get help you cannot just say you are something you are not like if you are born a man you are a man you can't just change that because that's how you feel yourself you are what you are and deal with it or go get help
@9NKSC8T7mos7MO
No, I think it should be talked about and have policies, but not a big enough deal to have a law for it.
@9MFRB3L8mos8MO
Ok, so how the heck am I supposed to know what they classify as? And am not aloud to guess by how they look or dress. I find the idea of thinking your something your not just because you want to is stupid and those people need to go to rehab or a mental hospital.
@9JC6BKV11mos11MO
People with legitimate issues shouldn't be discriminated against, however there is a large subgroup of that culture that's using the litigation as a shield and playing a different power game that I would consider unethical, though I haven't given it enough investigation to determine exactly what's going on there.
Yes, however, there should be a distinction between one being confused about another's gender and, discriminating against someone due to their gender.
@9GYSNHD1yr1Y
No, it is already covered and should be only applicable to transgendered people, not people who decide they don't like gender roles and decide to be non-binary.
@9GCJ9X91yr1Y
For the purpose of the government, protectivelaws should be based on sex, not gender. This would still protect the gay community.
@Daboss2o1Conservative 1yr1Y
It should not be. if you have a PP you are a man, a Hole there and you are a woman, there are no other combinations. and what your birth sex is is what you are.
@9QPTZ8T6mos6MO
Yes, but only with the valid gender identities like non binary, gender fluid, female and male but people with outlandish pronouns should not be supported.
@9KYBDDC9mos9MO
The often use of gender identity shouldn't be used as often, rather sex should be used. As such, gender identity would not required to be added to anti-discrimination laws.
@9FD85P81yr1Y
I am neutral to these choices and I would like to stay out of the debate on gender, you can identify yourself as whatever you wish and I will not care.
im fine with male, female, trans and non binary but i feel like the other genders are unnessasary
@9F98QST1yr1Y
go over basic anti discrimination laws and that no one should be attacked for who they are, however i dont agree with compelled speech
@9F7DNYY1yr1Y
Yes, but restrict the protected identities to male, female, both, and neither.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Trans people should be free from discrimination, recieve government support and have access to medical care and resources. A person doesn't choose to be trans so they should be protected from discrimination.
@9F5FC8S 1yr1Y
I’m undecided on how I feel about this topic in a broad stroke and currently consider it less important amongst other more pressing issues.
@8YYK6BW3yrs3Y
I thought it already was, but if not, such discrimination should not be allowed.
@8TYY4JF3yrs3Y
Since when did society start adding all these labels to people?? This is part of what is causing such mental health issues, people feel they don't fit into any 1 specific group STOP ALREADY!!!
@8TNGFRXConservative3yrs3Y
It shouldn’t be forced upon people
@8RZGYHN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only the person is proven to be transgender as is identifying and transitioning to the opposite gender.
No, how about we are all “human.” Why does it have to be so technical. I think people want more boxes, more confusion to put us in, a larger divide. We need unify, not separating us further and further from each other. Social media has already done that so successfully. People want to feel special, and that they are different and somehow disadvantaged or unique and have a reason to complain, or point the finger at someone. Less boundaries, less boxes, more leading with love and kindness. Your a person, I’m a person that’s it. We should be equally treated if we are purp… Read more
@8NVX5TH4yrs4Y
Man I don’t know. This is a complex issue and I wish there was more open debate.
@8VB2DHN3yrs3Y
People should be able to identify as what ever they want. However, scientifically there is only two genders and that is what all legal documents should show, only two.
@8P3F3JT4yrs4Y
No. There are three identities. Male, female, and the unfortunate margin of people born deformed.
We should absolutely help that unfortune margin of peolek to assign the gender of their choosing. However it must fall into one of three categories. Male. Female. Other
@8VCBZW33yrs3Y
This is already covered under Canada's charter of rights and freedoms
@8TTDS3B3yrs3Y
Yes As long as it doesn’t infringe upon free speech or other rights
@9C63S732yrs2Y
What the hell is a Gender Identity? I only know two sexes? Man XY Woman XX
@9BNG2BP2yrs2Y
Choose to abstain from an answer as I haven’t given it enough thought
No, that should be fought for by the individual, not the government
@97QLRYD2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should address mental health issues and provide funds for more research and care first
@96JGN832yrs2Y
I think we should have a true debate first
@96K3HXP2yrs2Y
Yes and we should provide funds for more research and care.
@944T84T2yrs2Y
No opinion on this topic
@93QXJCF2yrs2Y
yes but limit it to male or female anything else is extra and unneeded
@93QXJCF2yrs2Y
yes but limit it to male, female, or n/a anything else is extra and unneeded
@937YSPR3yrs3Y
Yes but the problem I have is that the government doesnt acctually care about trans people or anyone and will just use it to push censorship
@933BY883yrs3Y
Determine percentage impacted to determine movement forward.
@92YKHH63yrs3Y
Nobody should be discriminated for their internal feelings, male-bodied people from birth are males, female-bodied people from birth are females, and intersex people are regarded as the sex they are mostly male or female
@92RTRZZ3yrs3Y
Anti-discrimination laws are too strict, and run counter to our right to free speech. No speech should be limited, unless it is actively calling for violence, or harm.
@92MWQCF3yrs3Y
Anti-discrimination laws should not depend on a fixed set of categories
@92JNS8SNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Gender is a physically determinated term, but I do not support discrimination
@925RVFT3yrs3Y
the government should not be involved in this.
@8ZZ2TB63yrs3Y
There's only 2. Fact > Feeling
it should be based off their sex, not how they choose to identity themselves
@8ZVJLZG3yrs3Y
theres only man and women
@8ZTYPCD3yrs3Y
No, but I believe being more respectful to people who don't fall under situated gender categories is necessary.
@8ZTRGND3yrs3Y
you can i identify as what ever you want but that dont mean u are that gender u just prefer 2 be none as it
@8ZT423M3yrs3Y
If intentionally used as a sourse of harrasment/bullying you should be charged, but not for small issues such as messing up pro nouns
No it shouldn't because its getting ridiculous at this point
@8ZR8QDRConservative3yrs3Y
No, all discrimination is wrong, therefore laws should not be made for special interests or minorities.
@8ZQ72FN3yrs3Y
It's important that people give others the chance to try and understand different gender identities and not be criminalized for adaptation time
@8ZM4Q6D3yrs3Y
Yes but as I stated before, everyone's entitled to opinions in a moral and ethical extent, ie discrimination should be looked down upon.
Yes, but descrimination laws should be universal
@8ZKR6Z83yrs3Y
No, It is too much of Anti-discrimination.
@8ZKQNKH3yrs3Y
If the pronouns are not weird
@8ZHLXYW3yrs3Y
I think all people should be treated with respect and not discriminated against but I do think gender identity is linked with mental health
@8ZHHYDM3yrs3Y
Sex is a biological and unchangeable thing. Gender identify his more of a social thing, a social identity. Gender identity needs to be respected but we can't put it in laws, because it is something that can change. In laws identity needs to be solid, in things like legal documents and passports for example.
@8ZHCM233yrs3Y
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@8ZGRXJ73yrs3Y
Gender is gender be who u wanna be
@8ZFWNWG3yrs3Y
no, only biological “genders” should be recognized.
@8ZFGRY33yrs3Y
I don’t understand the context/question
@8ZBS5B83yrs3Y
Yes but only if someones isn't claiming there gender identity something completely absurd for example a potato just to draw attention.
@8ZBJDHQ3yrs3Y
they're making gender identity too big of an issue when we should be focussing on over stuff. gender identity is important to an extent but is over ruled in some circumstances.
@8Z8Z3QW3yrs3Y
We should define gender and agree about what were actually talking about before making a decision
@8Z87ZRQ3yrs3Y
Yes and stop sacrificing women's rights to appease your white guilt.
@8Z82ZM23yrs3Y
And I have Zero use for one Jordan Petersons viewpoints and rhetoric. I think his podcast fuels social and political discord.
@8Z6YT4Q3yrs3Y
@8Z5RJYQConservative3yrs3Y
It's not myproblem nor myown fight.
@8Z4W5PT3yrs3Y
Depends on the impact, sports teams no, firing yes
@8Z44KLR3yrs3Y
No, unless gender identity is clearly defined and does not involve compelled speech laws or gender identity diversity requirements. Also the idea of gender identity should never be taught in schools.
@8Z3V84Y3yrs3Y
There are 2 genders if uou disagree there mental hospitals.
Yes, but I don't have to agree with it. I will respect the person.
@8Z3M25Q3yrs3Y
I don't have an opinion about this.
@8Z3FZNL3yrs3Y
people can change genders, but there should be a limit as to what is classified as a gender and what is not
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