This standard is based on the following research:
- D&I in Open Source Survey : Providing a long list of gender-spectrum questions (from Open Demographics) resulted in the selection of at least one of each. Some respondents also indicated that desire for multiple choice options. Low participation from regions like Asia and Africa may have been linked to the less-traditional, and familiar list of genders.
- India Groups survey: In India gender choice for government forms is Male, Female and 'Third Gender'. To accomodate that norm, while making room for self-identifcation we added an Other____ field.
- Recommendations from uxdesign.cc and hrc.org resources.
Please ensure you have folllowed best practices for asking questions about diverse demographic data.
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression. In order to track the effectiveness of our inclusive efforts, please consider the following optional question:
What is your gender? (multiple-choice)
- Man
- Woman
- Non-binary/ third gender
- Prefer to self-describe _________________
- Prefer not to say
Transgender is an umbrella term that refers to people whose gender identity, expression or behavior is different from those typically associated with their assigned sex at birth. Other identities considered to fall under this umbrella can include non-binary, gender fluid, and genderqueer – as well as many more.
Please ensure you have folllowed best practices for asking questions about diverse demographic data.
Do you identify as transgender?
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to say