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CMV: Gender as a social construct should be excluded from identification, and the law should not prohibit misgendering.

I know something like this has been posted before, but the user is often arguing against gender being defined as distinct from sex. I am not here to make that argument. While I think the distinction is largely overcomplicating things, words are defined by collective agreement of meaning, which makes the redefinition valid. I want to make that clear. That being said, I am *fundamentally* opposed to legislation that would legally require a person to acknowledge the distinction. There should be no law prohibiting misgendering. The only repercussions should be social.


Also, gender should not have any place in identification for obvious reasons. Gender is not an identifier, since if we agree it is subjective. This is especially true if we acknowledge gender-fluidity. There is no way to confirm someone's gender, therefore it has no place on identification. There are definitely ways to confirm someone's biological sex, however.

EDIT: I have decided that private entities should have legal requirements to not discriminate, in which case the law would prohibit misgendering. Well, more specifically it should be included in anti-discrimination laws. But fair enough.

I have changed my mind.

Edit 2: A lot of this has led me to question whether sex on ID is helpful anyway. I think ID is usually to confirm your identity at a glance, and the photo is clearly enough for that. The rest is secondary and largely unnecessary. 


Which means I'm likely not responding to new comments. My mind has officially been changed. I'm really thankful for all you guys participating
Cheers!
gpt
The ways you check for bio-sex is to look at genitals or test Chromosomes. That is not acceptable for identification in public, or quick reference for ID. The Gender that someone displays is the factor that is useful for the vast majority of ID usages as it is some clerk making sure you are the person on the ID when you are buying something controlled (weapons, medication, alcohol, tobacco, etc) or when the police are checking you out (looking for you as a suspect, or running your ID for a violation such as speeding).