Configure Gender Fields

An organization option is available to Use Inclusive Gender Options within CivicRec.

When this setting is enabled, users will have two new options to select when creating or editing an account.

• Non-Binary: If selected, users can enter a free-text value of their gender.
• Prefer Not To Say: If the organization option is enabled to require gender, this option will not be displayed as an option.

1. To change the existing field on the account profile navigate to Configuration > Organization > Organization Options
   
2. Search for and locate the Account Holder Gender and Gender Field for User Accounts settings
   
3. For Account Holder Gender, select Optional or Hidden from the drop-down
   
4. Choose Display Field as Optional or Don't Display for the Gender Field for User Accounts setting
   
5. Click Save Settings
   
   

You can add additional gender options through custom fields. 

1. Change the Account Holder Gender organization option to Hidden and Gender Field for User Accounts to Don't Display
   
2. Navigate to Configuration > Organization > Custom User Fields
   
3. Create a Custom User Field
   

Example Session with Inclusive Gender Options

Note: Non-Binary will show as an option if you have enabled Inclusive Gender Options. 

Example Session with a Required Gender Field

Example Session with Gender as a Suggested Criteria

Note: If any session has gender-specific requirements, you might consider changing the activity name to reflect your requirement or suggestion since it will no longer be a criterion for eligibility.

For additional assistance, please view our articles on creating activities and sessions.