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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Deleted4yrs4Y
No, and replace specific anti-discrimination laws with one all-encompassing anti-discrimination law
@8YT7CV43yrs3Y
depends on what you identify as
@78S5M874yrs4Y
We should treat every human the same.
@92NFFHB3yrs3Y
yes, because gender identity isn't the same as assigned sex at birth.
@92XHX9V3yrs3Y
people need to stop being so offended by things
@8RBFKXW4yrs4Y
I'm trans, so knowing I'd have some protection is nice, but I'm worried about over policing.
@8M3JFPM4yrs4Y
There should only be two genders. Keep those two genders.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, though private companies and businesses should have the right to enforce any rules or regulations within their place of work, regardless of how it might make someone feel. If the rules and regulations of the workplace do not make one feel comfortable, they can choose to not do business there. No matter our personal thoughts about transgender persons, we should still treat the individual with respect, and they should be protected by law, as an individual, having the same inherent rights as all other individuals.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, though private companies and businesses should have the right to enforce any rules or regulations within their place of work, regardless of how it might make someone feel. No matter our personal thoughts about transgender persons, we should still treat the individual with respect, and they should be protected by law, as an individual, having the same inherent rights as all other individuals.
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
Yes, except in jobs where gender identity matters. For example, a gay man shouldn't see boys naked in non-medical environments. And if the behavior they choose, rather than simply the orientation they don't get to choose, interferes with their ability to perform all aspects of their job fully, then they can be discriminated against. For example, an openly and clearly gay man working as a server af a restraunt may make customers feel uncomfortable. In this case it is their behavior, not directly their orientation, that can be discriminated against. I think I should be discriminated against for my religion if I choose to say that my religion means I can proselyte freely to unwilling customers.
@8FBLJ6P4yrs4Y
Yes, but there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined. Extended gender is a social construct, but hat doesn’t mean we should discriminate against them.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No lol send them to a mental institution
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but protections and preferential treatment should be given within reason, and allow private companies and businesses to enforce any rules within their place of work, regardless of how it might make someone feel.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but protections and preferential treatment should be given within reason, while allowing private companies and businesses to have the right to enforce any rules or regulations within their place of work, regardless of how it might make someone feel.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, you can be whatever you want, there just needs to be boundaries on certain things that individual does.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but protections and preferential treatment should be given within reason, and allow private companies and businesses have to have the right to enforce any rules or regulations within their place of work, regardless of how it might make someone feel.
@8MNYGHJ4yrs4Y
no becuase even if you do that does not stop people from saying hurtful things to transgenders or people who don't have a gender.
@4ST2ZSS3yrs3Y
Slight No, because it could easily be manipulated.
@4SHZKD64yrs4Y
No, but any kind of school or workplace sexual/ repeated harassment regarding identity is certainly just as important. Gender Identity is more of a slippery slope for some as it's easy to slip-up with pronouns for example. I think when we talk anti-discrimination, we have to be specific about what sort of discrimination or harassment is occurring that's *intentionally ignorant or harmful to a person.
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@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
No, and businesses should generally be able to operate however they please
@8VKGG3L3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for sexual and gender discrimination.
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@8PK69PX4yrs4Y
Only for federal standards.
@8HM5BZK4yrs4Y
yes they should, but it should only be boy or girl, non between or both...what gender you are when you first born.
@8R377JD4yrs4Y
Yes, but only have complete surgical transformation
@8TVYZQL4yrs4Y
Yes, but measures should be added to make sure no one is taken advantage of because of the act.
@5VW46HK3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should only apply to cases where biological sex does not have an impact.
@63ZXW6N4yrs4Y
No, I support all genders, but people may abuse it.
@77QDMZN4yrs4Y
I'd have to go with "Yes" here. I feel we need new language to describe this... technically, gender IS biologically decided. However, I feel strongly that a person should be free to live life as they want, and should not be arbitrarily discriminated against, whatever the grounds may be.
@76WTH564yrs4Y
No, it should already be implied to not deny someone because of there gender.
@6LV5ZML3yrs3Y
Yes, but we should create additional gender categories outside of "male" and "female" to help clearly define what truly qualifies as gender discrimination--this would create more fairness for ALL genders.
@75KRFBJ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is legitimate (transgender, non-binary)
@7P5T8433yrs3Y
Yes, but there is only two genders
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but these individuals should be prevented from working with children at a grade school or preschool level, and we should also address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but transgender individuals should be prevented from working with children at a grade school or preschool level, and we should also address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but transgender individuals should avoid employment in occupations such as child care worker or grade school teacher to help prevent mental confusion among infants and young children during daily occupational interactions
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but transgender individuals should avoid employment in occupations such as child care worker or grade school teacher to help prevent mental confusion among infants and young children while daily interacting
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but transgender individuals should avoid employment in occupations such as child care worker or grade school teacher to help prevent mental confusion among infants and young children while daily interacting with them
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but transgender individuals should avoid occupations that largely interact with infants and young children on a daily basis since they are too young to mentally grasp the concept of gender identity
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but transgender individuals should avoid occupations that primarily interact with infants or younger children on a daily basis, since it may create mental anguish and anxiety among them over the concept of gender identity
@8BYQSPN4yrs4Y
the goverment should not have control over something like that
@85QWNPG4yrs4Y
No, there is no way to know whether or not you have offended the persons personal identification, and as well it can be abused by bad actors, would be far better to implement gender neutral bathrooms and put protections in place for Trans discrimination, where there is a noticeable change to the person rather than an ideological position such as “I’m XYZ”, in laments terms, something measurable and fairly consistent (Usually) with their appearance.
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@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, there are only two genders which are genetically determined, but we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, enforce the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist and apply them to the inclusion of gender identity
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, just enforce the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist and apply them to the inclusion of gender identity
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, just enforce the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, enforce the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist and apply them to include gender identity
@8C7KPKS5yrs5Y
Your one or the the other you got a 50/50
@8C9PN2M5yrs5Y
Yes though they might not turn out as what they were intended to do.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but also address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, apply and enforce the general anti-discrimination laws which currently exist but do not create an additional categorization
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, apply and enforce the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist but do not add an additional categorization.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, follow general anti-discrimination rules and guidelines but gender identity does not need separate categorization
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, apply the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist but gender identity does not need a separate categorization
@8D937L44yrs4Y
I don't understand this question very well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, apply gender identity to the general anti-discrimination rules of the company but do not characterize it as a separate classification
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, this should fall under the general anti-discrimination laws for private companies and does not need a separate categorization
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, this should fall under general anti-discrimination laws for private companies and not require a separate categorization
@8DJ6MGF4yrs4Y
Yes, but it wouldn't stop discrimination.
@8DMHRTD4yrs4Y
It depends on the circumstance. Someone may not know what he/she/or they identify as. So should they be penalized for that? No. If the discrimination is purely intentional, then yes, they should be penalized.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, enforce the anti-discrimination laws that already exist for both genetically determined genders. Address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, just enforce the general anti-discrimination laws that already exist and apply them to the inclusion of gender identity. There does not need to be a separate addition to the laws
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but also address gender identity as a mental health issue with more funds needed for research and care
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but gender identity should also be addressed as a mental health issue, with funds provided for more research and care.
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
Yes, but broaden the term to "individual identity."
@8HVW4QY4yrs4Y
I want to say yes however I am fearful that people would abuse the system and use it to force their way into jobs.
@8JFLGHY4yrs4Y
No, "gender identity" is your choice. if you choose to change you deal with the consequences
@8L2CRTQ4yrs4Y
If you were born as a man, then you are a man, if you were born as a woman than you are a woman.
@8L7L9FZ4yrs4Y
Genders are decided biologically, by God. Not psychologically, LGBTQ people are still human, but they are in fact insane, and should have federally funded mental health programs for it.
@8L7K89K4yrs4Y
No, there are two biological sexes and anyone could make an assumption that would offend them, though they should be recognized as the gender they choose.
@8LFVZL74yrs4Y
No, because it encourages individuals to not be accepting of there gender. A person is not meant to choose gender.
@8LPQ75J4yrs4Y
you cant control what people think
@8LNPQP94yrs4Y
Should be no discrimination between humans.
@8LRF6NZ4yrs4Y
Gender Identity is a social aspects.
@8LY27ZJ4yrs4Y
i feel that every one should be able to vote and run for president even the LGBTQ+ should be able to run for president.
@BHAM47124yrs4Y
i think you should be who ever you want.
@8N3Q2TV4yrs4Y
no, because it's just a mantle problem called gender dysphoria
@8MZ79MJ4yrs4Y
There Is Are Male, Female And Other Theres No Need For Fuss Over That
@8NBMD2V4yrs4Y
Yes, to the ones who have actually had a procedure done to make themselves a different gender. I dont agree with calling yourself an oppisite gender an have a genital opposite of what they claim to be.
@8NHX4JN4yrs4Y
I believe in God and I am mormon therefore I believe that you are either a boy or a girl but I also believe that people should be treated in a horrible way because of their interest or what they identify themselves as.
@8NNHF4J4yrs4Y
Yes, but repeal anti discrimination laws for private companies and there are genetically only two genders.
@8NPWPXD4yrs4Y
This doesnt matter to me im ok with what ever
@8P5GKWH4yrs4Y
Those who fall into this category should have the right to be treated fairly and not mistreated because of their choices as long they are not committing a crime. They must also have limitations based on their biological gender as certain interactions could cause serious conflicts. i.e restroom choices.
@8QKJ7R94yrs4Y
No, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue, and as such, it should be covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, which protects from discrimination for mental illnesses.
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
Yes, there are only two genders, but if someone chooses to identify as something else, they should be protected under anti-discrimination laws
@8RJYXL44yrs4Y
Individuals identifying as different genders does not affect me in any way, shape, or form.
@8RTZDTX4yrs4Y
No, but we should work to protect these minorities elsewhere
@8S6379T4yrs4Y
I personally believe there are only two genders, and that if one wants to be the other, that's okay, but not something outrageous that makes no sense. We should not discriminate, but tread carefully so it doesn't spiral out of control.
@8S3RYR93yrs3Y
No, we already have anti-discrimination laws based on sex.