As an organisation, the New Zealand Association of
Scientists (NZAS) recognises the importance of inclusiveness
and kindness in science. Transgender, intersex, and gender
diverse Kiwis experience
significant discrimination within our society. This is
partially due to our science system’s inability to even
engage with them as part of our population - only this year
has Stats NZ offered guidance for collecting sex and gender
data which addresses
the full scope of gender diversity in
Aotearoa.
Additionally, misinformed claims of
‘science’ are often used as a tool of oppression against
these groups. It concerns us to see incorrect claims being
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