This city council made one simple change to improve trans-inclusivity
LONDON — A UK city council has made one simple change to its forms and one significant leap in the direction of trans inclusivity.
The Oxford City Council is adding the gender-neutral option Mx to all its official forms alongside Miss, Ms, Mrs and Mr.
The decision, made following a recommendation by the council's executive board, forms part of the council's "ongoing work to be as inclusive as possible", according to a council report.
“The council’s workforce has been changing to look more like the diverse communities that it serves. Good policies have helped to bring this about and tackle discrimination but further improvements are possible," said Councillor Tom Hayes, the vice-chair of the group's Scrutiny Committee, said in a statement. Read more...
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