Most Agree Gender is Based on Sex
According to a new poll conducted by Washington Post-KFF, the majority of American adults believe that gender is determined based on sex at birth.
According to a new poll conducted by Washington Post-KFF, the majority of American adults believe that gender is determined based on sex at birth.
WHY IT MATTERS – The status of transgender individuals continues to be a flash point in the culture wars, especially around issues of participation in athletics and treatment of children.
THE STATS – Participants were asked if they believe that gender is based on the sex “assigned” at birth:
57 percent of participants agree
43 percent of participants believe a person could change their gender later in life
They were also asked if males should be allowed to participate in women’s sports:
66 percent of participants do not believe that biological males should be allowed to compete in women’s sports competitions
34 percent of participants support biological males competing in women’s sports competitions
Participants were also asked specific details regarding transgender issues:
68 percent of participants were against giving puberty blockers to kids ages 10 to 14.
However, 62 percent supported so called “gender affirming counseling or therapy” for children the same age.
77 percent of participants believe it is inappropriate for teachers to discuss their transgender identities with students in kindergarten to third grade
THE BOTTOM LINE – While Americans are generally supportive of transgender individuals rights to live how they see fit, many elements of gender ideology is not supported by most Americans.