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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@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"
@Mitchfynde4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there are clear limitations on what "gender identity" means
Yes, however, there should be a distinction between one being confused about another's gender and, discriminating against someone due to their gender.
@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.
@8ZQ72FN3yrs3Y
It's important that people give others the chance to try and understand different gender identities and not be criminalized for adaptation time
@8YG2NCHNew Democratic3yrs3Y
I believe there are only two genders, but I respect everyone doing what will make them comfortable
@8VSNJ5CNew Democratic4yrs4Y
There should be no gender listed.
@8TV6Z5J4yrs4Y
Everybody should just be treated the same
@8HPSK5WNew Democratic5yrs5Y
No, there are only two genders, except people genetically born with both organs, who should be added.
@8CW6SXRNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, but with regard to self identification the law must uphold people's individual dignity while not punishing those who fail to read another's mind.
@8CM5QDJNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if we provide more education to companies and schools regarding gender identity to increase knowledge and awareness.
@99HCCS5New Democratic2yrs2Y
I'm not informed enough on this subject to take a proper stance
@8XBJ3YGNew Democratic3yrs3Y
I need more explanation. like perhaps re word it or sum?
@92JNS8SNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Gender is a physically determinated term, but I do not support discrimination
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