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Facebook Adds More Than 50 New Gender Options

Facebook announced yesterday that it will no longer limit users’ choices to “male” or “female” when identifying gender, instead offering a new customizable option allowing them to choose from over 50 preset terms and pick their preferred pronoun. What do you think?

Jake Edelman • Choir Conductor

“It’s time to stop coddling people by showing them respect.”

Jake Edelman • Choir Conductor

Maggie Birnbaum • Driving Instructor

“Could they hold off on that a bit? I’m trying to help my mom understand Facebook, and this really won’t help.”

Maggie Birnbaum • Driving Instructor

James Armstrong • Air Traffic Controller

“Is it okay if I still just choose ‘male’?”

James Armstrong • Air Traffic Controller