Doesn't gender refer to cultural/social constructions? i.e. masculine/feminine? And sex, or male/female, applies more to biological differences?
So, for e.g., you can have a bio female (sex), who identifies more with traditionally masculine charateristics (gender), or a drag queen exaggerating femininity. Gender is fluid, performative, and often times doesn't correspond to one's sex - even varying from situation to situation: butch bottoms, straight tom boys, nelly hetero men just to name a few. It's why some of us gay men don't mind being called "girl" even though were not big nancys (most of the time).
Then there are those who reject notions of traditional gender, preferring to be called "zee" (she/he), "hir" (her/him) or "hirs" (hers/his).
Just wanted to bring up some common oversights. I think it's great that you're trying to get an accurate poll of your readership, but gender is complicated. In the interest of usability, I know you have to keep your choices brief for a survey. But there are tons of shades you're leaving out.
At the very least, take into proper account the differences between sex, gender and sexual orientation. If we don't have a more subtle understanding of them, nobody else will. Game on!
Doesn't gender refer to cultural/social constructions? i.e. masculine/feminine? And sex, or male/female, applies more to biological differences?
So, for e.g., you can have a bio female (sex), who identifies more with traditionally masculine charateristics (gender), or a drag queen exaggerating femininity. Gender is fluid, performative, and often times doesn't correspond to one's sex - even varying from situation to situation: butch bottoms, straight tom boys, nelly hetero men just to name a few. It's why some of us gay men don't mind being called "girl" even though were not big nancys (most of the time).
Then there are those who reject notions of traditional gender, preferring to be called "zee" (she/he), "hir" (her/him) or "hirs" (hers/his).
Just wanted to bring up some common oversights. I think it's great that you're trying to get an accurate poll of your readership, but gender is complicated. In the interest of usability, I know you have to keep your choices brief for a survey. But there are tons of shades you're leaving out.
At the very least, take into proper account the differences between sex, gender and sexual orientation. If we don't have a more subtle understanding of them, nobody else will. Game on!