In California, the state recognizes a range of gender identities beyond the traditional binary of male and female. Senate Bill 179, also known as the California Gender Recognition Act, allows individuals to choose "M", "F", or "X" as their gender on state documents like drivers' licenses and birth certificates. This "X" or "NB" option is specifically for those who identify as non-binary. Additionally, California uses inclusive language on surveys and in other contexts, recognizing various gender identities like woman, man, transgender, non-binary/non-conforming, and "prefer not to respond".
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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This is an umbrella term for individuals who do not identify solely as male or female. It encompasses a wide range of gender identities.
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This term refers to people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
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Besides the broader categories, California also recognizes and uses terms like:
- Agender
- Bigender
- Genderfluid
- Genderqueer
- Cisgender
- Two Spirit
- Agender
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This law, effective January 1, 2019, allows individuals to choose "M", "F", or "X" on state documents, including birth certificates, drivers' licenses, and identification cards. The "X" option specifically recognizes non-binary identities.
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The UC has a policy, Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN), to ensure individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and preferred name on university documents and in their systems.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB179?
