Gender

Published: April 15, 2006

Is it me or are many applications asking for information that is really none of their business? Apply for a job, a driver's license or even insurance. You'll have to fill out an application that goes something like this:

Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Age
Sex
Phone Number

What? Wait a minute, did it say Sex? That's a personal question. The answer to that is either yes or no (maybe that's why the phone number is so close to that question).

If they want to know if I'm a male or female, the question should ask Gender. Don't you think?

Sometimes I put my two cents worth of thought in this space. Today you deserve a refund.

This is my one cent and I'm sticking with it.

About the Author: I am Felicia A. Williams, a wife, mom, grandma, writer and eternal student.

Last Modified: 1 December 2020