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Should public institutions gender?

Poll results

Should public institutions gender?
Support
Reject
Don't know
18%
73%
9%
PolitPro Community – 4104 respondents – 24.11.2023-01.12.2023

Poll information

Should public institutions gender? 18% of respondents were in favor of gendering in public institutions, while 73% were against.

:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 4104 users of the PolitPro app during 24.11.2023-01.12.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.

Pros - What's in favor?

  1. Inclusion: gendering in public institutions enables linguistic equality and contributes to the inclusion of all genders. By using gender-appropriate language, people feel respected and represented regardless of their gender identity.
  2. Raising awareness: gendering in public institutions contributes to raising awareness of gender diversity and supports the visibility of non-binary or transgender people. It creates awareness of the existence of different gender identities and promotes acceptance and tolerance in society.
  3. Role model effect: Public institutions, such as schools, universities or public authorities, have a role model function in society. By using gender-appropriate language, they send a signal that they support equality for all genders and counter discrimination.

Cons - What's against it?

  1. Linguistic complexity: gendering can lead to linguistic complexity and affect the flow of writing and reading. Some argue that gender-neutral terms are harder to understand and can lead to an unnecessary burden on language.
  2. Tradition and culture: some people believe that using gender-equal language in public settings violates traditional language norms and cultural values. They see it as a change that they feel is unnecessary or excessive.
  3. Practical implementation: implementing gender in public institutions can be challenging, especially with existing texts and documents. It takes time, training, and resources to adjust all aspects of language and ensure that gender-appropriate language is used correctly.