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Legal recognition of non-binary gender
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Multiple countries legally recognize non-binary or third gender classifications. These classifications are typically based on a person's gender identity. In some countries, such classifications may only be available to intersex people, born with sex characteristics that "do not fit the typical definitions for male or female bodies."[1][2]
Not to be confused with Legal recognition of intersex people.
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Non-binary / third gender option available as voluntary opt-in
Opt-in for intersex people only
Standard for third gender
Standard for intersex
Non-binary / third gender option not legally recognized / no data