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What Gender Designation & Personal Pronoun Self-Identification data is supported in DU information systems?

Created by: Paul McCarty

Modified on: Wed, 8 Sep, 2021 at 10:39 AM


DU added fields to its information systems, allowing affiliates the option to self-identify by gender identity and pronouns. This is in addition to existing demographic information already requested of all affiliates.


IdentityOptions OfferedExplanation
Legal Sex
  • Male
  • Female
  • I elect not to self-identify at this time
For DU's required reporting, and to avoid even appearance of identity fraud, this must match current government designation.
 *Gender Designation
  • Man
  • Woman
  • Non-binary
  • I elect not to self-identify at this time
  • Option not listed

Consistent, lived identity. Unlike legal sex or anatomical descriptors, this is the level at which most people interact with others. 

 *Personal Pronouns
  • he/him/his
  • she/her/hers
  • they/them/theirs
  • I elect not to self-identify at this time
  • Option not listed
Term used as stand-in for name in conversation and correspondence.
 Prefix/Honorific (e.g., Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mx, Dr, Hon, Prof, Rev)Optional title or honorific used in formal greeting or correspondence. Some are traditionally based on gender, age, and/or marital status.1

*Expanded, "new" field




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