Applicability: Person
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The gender identity variable has three classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Gender identity classification 8a
Mnemonic: gender_identity_8a
Total number of categories: 8
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gender identity the same as sex registered at birth |
| 2 | Gender identity different from sex registered at birth but no specific identity given |
| 3 | Trans woman |
| 4 | Trans man |
| 5 | Non-binary |
| 6 | All other gender identities |
| 7 | Not answered |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 15 years and under.
Gender identity classification 7a
Mnemonic: gender_identity_7a
Total number of categories: 7
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gender identity the same as sex registered at birth |
| 2 | Gender identity different from sex registered at birth but no specific identity given |
| 3 | Trans woman |
| 4 | Trans man |
| 5 | All other gender identities |
| 6 | Not answered |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 15 years and under.
Gender identity classification 4a
Mnemonic: gender_identity_4a
Total number of categories: 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gender identity the same as sex registered at birth |
| 2 | Gender identity different from sex registered at birth |
| 3 | Not answered |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 15 years and under.