What might seem like a small change to many is actually a huge step in transgender rights. New York is now the 5th state where you can opt for a third gender, X, on your birth certificate. People have been pressing for a way to easily change gender identity without the old requirements of surgery. They are now able to change their legal gender without even a document from a doctor. This is not the same for changing your passport, however. The US government requires a physician to confirm that the person has received clinical treatment for a gender change to be labeled that on your passport. A U.S. district court in Denver ruled in September that the state department cannot deny a passport to any gender neutral person. This is a huge step in the LGBTQ movement.
Monday, October 29, 2018
GRAYSON DECKER New York City creates gender-neutral 'X' option for birth certificates
GRAYSON DECKER New York City creates gender-neutral 'X' option for birth certificates
What might seem like a small change to many is actually a huge step in transgender rights. New York is now the 5th state where you can opt for a third gender, X, on your birth certificate. People have been pressing for a way to easily change gender identity without the old requirements of surgery. They are now able to change their legal gender without even a document from a doctor. This is not the same for changing your passport, however. The US government requires a physician to confirm that the person has received clinical treatment for a gender change to be labeled that on your passport. A U.S. district court in Denver ruled in September that the state department cannot deny a passport to any gender neutral person. This is a huge step in the LGBTQ movement.
What might seem like a small change to many is actually a huge step in transgender rights. New York is now the 5th state where you can opt for a third gender, X, on your birth certificate. People have been pressing for a way to easily change gender identity without the old requirements of surgery. They are now able to change their legal gender without even a document from a doctor. This is not the same for changing your passport, however. The US government requires a physician to confirm that the person has received clinical treatment for a gender change to be labeled that on your passport. A U.S. district court in Denver ruled in September that the state department cannot deny a passport to any gender neutral person. This is a huge step in the LGBTQ movement.
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This is great! I'm so happy to see non-binary people in the LGBTQ community finally get some recognition!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Siobhan, this is fantastic! i hope that other cities will follow in the footsteps of NYC and make this a common thing across the US
ReplyDelete-Fiona Graybill
Finally! This such an important step in the right direction. Now this needs to be put in the entire U.S. hopefully soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I’m so proud of NYC for being so progressive and showing what steps our nation need to start taking.
ReplyDelete-Bryn Bohannan