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Should there be more gender options on the Census?

Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by listeners and those affected to discuss this...

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12.51 14 Mar 2022


Should there be more gender options on the Census?


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12.51 14 Mar 2022


People filling out the census this year on Sunday April 3rd will have just one question about their gender. 

You will be asked about their biological sex and have the option of ticking either ‘male’ or ‘female’. Those who do not declare as male or female will be assigned one randomly. 

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