'Sex' or 'gender' on apps?

1. Do you ask gender or sex?
2. How do you ask about gender on an application?
3. What is difference between sex and gender?

Do you ask gender or sex?

For many people, their sex assigned at birth matches their current gender identity. But this isn't always the case, so gender is usually a much more useful category to ask about, rather than sex, which may not accurately reflect how a survey respondent lives and experiences the world now.

How do you ask about gender on an application?

If gender information is necessary but it is not necessary for the data to be sortable by gender, consider an open-ended question such as “Gender: _______” (with an open text box). Consider adding some language about why the question is being asked and how the information will be used.

What is difference between sex and gender?

Sex is usually categorized as female or male but there is variation in the biological attributes that comprise sex and how those attributes are expressed. Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people.