1/ Kudos to the editors of @TheIJSRM for holding a debate on "Sex and the Census", and to @inductivesteps and @sally_hines for taking part. Excellent that it is #freetodownload. Please read and RT! Open debate is the way forward #academicfreedom #sex #gender #statistics
2/ My paper argues that it is vital not to muddle sex and gender identity. Sex is a vital demographic variable, and gender identity should be asked as a separate question. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
3/ In response, Andi Fugard puts the case for 'sex is a spectrum'. I disagree, but I found it really useful to see this argument spelled out tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
4/ Sally Hines's response claims that I am arguing against the inclusion of a gender identity question in the census. This is incorrect, so I hope that helps to clarify things the debate! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
5/ Finally, my response to Fugard and Hines. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
6/ I hope the whole exchange is enlightening for anyone collecting data on sex and/or gender identity @ons @royalstatsoc @fawcettsociety @acasorguk @CCriadoPerez @cabinetofficeuk @NorwichChloe
P.S. It's been pointed out to me that Fugard and Hines's responses aren't actually free to view yet - they will be within the next few days.
