Why do historic record results return "Gender" instead of "Sex" (the label on the record)?
Why is the label "Gender" used when "Sex" was used on the historical record?
Why do we see "Father's gender" in historical record results? This is never something found on the record.
Why do we find "Gender" listed in the results when there is no sex or gender information listed on the historical record?
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Chris
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]
Just in passing ...
Unfortunately ...
MANY "Words", have MORE than ONE meaning; and, certainly, MORE than one 'connotation' ...
Where, some of the various 'connotations', are NOT appreciated by ALL ...
That "Word"; being, one of those such words ...
So ...
That Said ...
So as, to remove any 'Ambiguity' (and, unfortunate 'Connotation'), the word of "Gender", is NOW used/preferred, for that "Word".
Especially, as 'FamilySearch', was "Created"; and, is "Maintained", by the Church.
I have previously submitted posts, in this "Community.FamilySearch" Forum; where, my the WHOLE 'Post' (or, 'Comment', in a post), was 'literally', put on "Hold"; being, subject, to "Review" (by Someone; or, Something); BEFORE, being posted; even though, I was using that "Word", in the context, of that of "Gender".
And, even of late, I have had, the "Titles", of ACTUAL "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch', that I referenced/quoted, in posts, where that "Word" has been "***" out, by the "System", when such was posted.
Just my thoughts.
I know, that this certainly may not help/assist; but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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A few years back I raised this very issue with the General Register Office for England & Wales. The search pages on its website specified "Gender" (Male / Female) whereas its registration certificates show the word "Sex". I'm sure others must have made the same observation, because within months of my email "Gender" was changed to "Sex".
Politically, the issue has become increasingly contentious in recent years. However, my main concern - as yours appears to be in this specific instance - is that there should be consistency.
Another issue revolves around the terms "baptism" and "christening". Again, FamilySearch needs to be more consistent in its use - preferably sticking to one or the other term - especially in its indexing projects. But that is just another example, which (on this forum) is likely to raise more arguments than even the sex / gender issue!
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