We were pleased to see that @ONS agrees that the sex question is vital and should remain mandatory. #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/censustransformationprogramme/questiondevelopment/sexandgenderidentityquestiondevelopmentforcensus2021 #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/ce...
We were also pleased to see there will be a voluntary question on gender identity #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/censustransformationprogramme/questiondevelopment/sexandgenderidentityquestiondevelopmentforcensus2021 #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/ce...
However, we are very concerned that the proposed accompanying guidance will result in the UK census authorities jeopardising their ability to collect robust, high quality sex-disaggregated data in the forthcoming UK census. #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/censustransformationprogramme/questiondevelopment/sexandgenderidentityquestiondevelopmentforcensus2021 #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/ce...
Proposed draft guidance: “The sex question on the census will be mandatory, so will need to be answered by all... #SexMatters #WPUKCensus #WomenCount #CountWomen #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/censustransformationprogramme/questiondevelopment/sexandgenderidentityquestiondevelopmentforcensus2021 #questions-recommended-for-census-2021">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/ce...
"However, for those whose gender is different from their sex registered at birth, who may find the question difficult to answer, the answer they provide does not need to be the same as their birth certificate... #WomenCount #SexMatters #CountWomen #WPUKCensus
"If you are one or more of non-binary, transgender, have variations of sex characteristics, sometimes also known as intersex, the answer you give can be different from what is on your birth certificate... #SexMatters #WomenCount #CountWomen #WPUKCensus
"If you’re not sure how to answer, use the sex registered on your official documents, such as passport or driving licence, or whichever answer best describes your sex.” #WomenCount #CountWomen #SexMatters #WPUKCensus https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/censustransformationprogramme/questiondevelopment/genderidentity/guidanceforquestionsonsexgenderidentityandsexualorientationforthe2019censusrehearsalforthe2021census">https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/ce...
If you share our concerns at the proposed way the sex question will be framed, please contact your MP, Liz Truss and the ONS and let them know. Our model letter and links are here https://womansplaceuk.org/2020/10/18/make-census-make-sense/">https://womansplaceuk.org/2020/10/1... Help make sure the census makes sense #WomenCount #CountWomen #SexMatters
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