We received a link to our company's first global Diversity & Inclusion survey. I work in an industry with a very poor gender pay gap (and getting worse probably rather than better). There was no question on sex. I was asked if my gender identity was male, female or other (or prefer not to answer). I was kind of expecting this.
I emailed to ask how the language had been decided on as it was incorrect and I didn't feel I could answer the question honestly. I mentioned protected characteristics, Equality Act.....
The response was underwhelming. Apparently they consulted a wide variety of groups on language and took external legal advice. I have asked if they can share the names of the groups they consulted.
I am surprised how anxious I am feeling about this and I feel fairly secure in my job. I keep asking myself if I am just making a fuss and should just go along with it - its not a compulsory survey but I want to share my opinions. Just wondering how other people felt about "outing" themselves at work as a terfy trouble maker. (the person who runs the survey is very much a fan of queer ideology so will have pegged me as a terf)