India’s 2011 national census, which goes into the field this week, includes not just the usual two gender categories, but for the first time a third one, called “other.”
The national census in Nepal, to be conducted in May, also will include three gender options, prompted by a ruling by that nation’s highest court ordering greater protections for the rights of transgender, gay and lesbian and bisexual people.
Pew Research, India Census Offers Three Gender Options
So, which country is the developing one? India or ours?
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shadebeast said:
I agree in some sense, but looking at just one aspect of equality can be misleading. The role of women in India legally is still one that is subordinate to men. For example, only married women w/ a husband’s consent can have abortions.
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