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[Kim Christensen]

IMHO recording gender is outdated. It really serves no purpose. Back in the old days identity papers would also show occupation and religion. Fortunately those days are gone and gender is next if you ask me.

Only biological sex should be recorded, since "gender" is a made up concept that can be changed at will.
Same reason for not having occupation and religion listed on government ID.

[tggzzz]

IMHO recording gender is outdated. It really serves no purpose. Back in the old days identity papers would also show occupation and religion. Fortunately those days are gone and gender is next if you ask me.

Only biological sex should be recorded, since "gender" is a made up concept that can be changed at will.
Same reason for not having occupation and religion listed on government ID.

What about those with XXY, XYY, etc chromosomes?

[tom66]

IMHO recording gender is outdated. It really serves no purpose. Back in the old days identity papers would also show occupation and religion. Fortunately those days are gone and gender is next if you ask me.

Only biological sex should be recorded, since "gender" is a made up concept that can be changed at will.
Same reason for not having occupation and religion listed on government ID.

What about those with XXY, XYY, etc chromosomes?

That's what "Neither" or "Other" is for.  Some passports have an 'X' option for people who are not 'M'/'F'.  But I agree, it's an outdated concept anyway, since you can get someone who clearly identifies as a male but who dresses as female, or vice versa, or anything in between, it's perfectly acceptable in this day and age after all (in most countries & to most people).

For medicine having biological sex is relevant, as there are some diseases and conditions that only impact certain sexes.

[Kim Christensen]

What about those with XXY, XYY, etc chromosomes?

Perhaps that's how people should be classed on government ID: By their chromosomes, making it easier to ID victims of crimes, etc...

Male: XY
Female: XX
Other: 47,XYY

But then this would stoke paranoia in some people. Can't really win here. 

[PlainName]

We should be allowed to have Z chromosomes too.

ZZ would be topcool.

[Kim Christensen]

People with ZZ chromosomes tend to grow very long beards.
I don't find people with XXZZ chromosomes to be particularly attractive...