Transgender? Now you can declare it on Facebook

By Hannah Francis
Updated February 27 2015 - 5:08pm, first published 4:26pm
Rainbow pride: Facebook's diversity team is letting its users freely self-identify their gender. Photo: Facebook
Rainbow pride: Facebook's diversity team is letting its users freely self-identify their gender. Photo: Facebook
Freedom of choice: Facebook is rolling out custom gender options to all Facebook US English users. Photo: Screenshot: Facebook
Freedom of choice: Facebook is rolling out custom gender options to all Facebook US English users. Photo: Screenshot: Facebook
Social inclusion: A selection of Facebook 'stickers' which can be used in chat. Photo: Facebook
Social inclusion: A selection of Facebook 'stickers' which can be used in chat. Photo: Facebook

Facebook has given another thumbs up to social progression with the introduction of a custom gender option for all Facebook US English users worldwide.

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