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Sex

  • Mnemonic reference

    SEX

  • Applicability

    Person

  • Type

    Primary variable

Definition

The classification of a person as either male or female.

Classification

Total number of categories 2

Code Name
1 Male
2 Female

Source question or variables

2: What is your sex?

  • Male
  • Female

Reason for asking

This important information is required to produce statistical breakdowns of the population by sex. It is also used for equality monitoring.

England & Wales (2011) and Scotland (2001) comparisons

The question in England & Wales (2011) and the question in Scotland (2001) was identical to the Scotland (2011) question.

  • Mnemonic reference

    GENPUK

  • Applicability

    All people, UK.

Definition

This variable identifies each person's sex.

Classification

Total number of categories 2

Code Name
1 Male
2 Female