are there any lawyers that would support that, or help me out
2007-12-30 12:43:47 · 7 answers · asked by friend 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
You don't need a lawyer. College applications or acceptances are not hinging on your indicating your gender. Just show interest in your position, even passion, and respect for them, by explaining why you are not following their customary procedures.
2007-12-30 12:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By law, you don't have to identify what gender you are, or religion you are, or nationality/race you are. Likewise, colleges can't legally base their decision to accept you or refuse you based on any of those things.
The reason they do ask the question is for their breakdowns - what percent of the campus is female, what percent of the females are studying a certain field, and so on. It also helps them find a fit for housing, group activities, and so on.
You don't have to answer it, but there is no harm in doing so. But the decision is totally yours.
2007-12-30 21:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious?
Why in the world do you not want to notate gender?
If you are transgender, mark the one you most closely identify with.
2007-12-30 21:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter, as in job applications, it shouldn't be mandatory that you notate gender, or race, they are just for national statistics.
2007-12-30 20:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Educating the uneducated 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you going to college to learn or to teach. Better go ahead and fill out the forms completely.
2007-12-30 21:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't answer questions you don't want to answer on the application, but don't whine either if you are turned down.
2007-12-30 21:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you care?
2007-12-30 20:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋