They recognise that *additionally* data systems need to evolve further to recognise that some people identify with the idea of gender identity. This is different from sex.pic.twitter.com/pFjwt6ILFQ
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Lots of talk at #UNGA that #womencount @Data2X says it clearly "Gender data" (as it is called) is "data collected & represented by *sex*". Its important because achieving gender equality requires quality, policy-relevant data on women and girls.pic.twitter.com/vIPongbfu0
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Yet powerful institutions & govs in rich countries are saying that "gender identity" should replace sex in statistics and surveys. They are saying we can't ask people about their sex, or write it down when it is obvious. https://murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2019/09/09/mbm-statement-on-scotlands-2021-census/ …https://twitter.com/ProfAliceS/status/1174706622133936128 …
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Of course it is possible to collect data on sex, and separately on whether people identify as transgender. We should not confuse the two.
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Saying this out loud should not cost you your job. https://medium.com/@MForstater/i-lost-my-job-for-speaking-up-about-womens-rights-2af2186ae84 … Right now many people feel its safer not say anything. And some who have voiced it clearly have paid a price with their careers (its not just me).
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#opendata people say that data is political. The material reality of being female is becoming unspeakable & uncountable. It matters.@OpenDataWatch@emilycpryor@abhatiaunwomen@Equal2030@alieholder@DrumJamie@DarrenWalker@clairemelamed@sherylsandberg@melindagates@ICRWShow this thread
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