U.S. Navy to Focus on Biological Sex, Eliminate Gender Identity Questions

The U.S. Navy has announced that it will no longer ask personnel about their gender identity, focusing solely on biological sex when it comes to forms and single-sex spaces on ships and bases. This change is in accordance with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in October 2020, titled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government."

male and female. It defines a male as a person "of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing sperm" and a female as a "person of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs (ova)."

The Navy's new policy will affect single-sex "intimate spaces," such as bathrooms and single sailor's living quarters on bases and in ship berths. The Air Force and Army have already issued similar guidance in compliance with Trump's executive order.

The change has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the move, arguing that it is necessary to protect women and ensure fairness in sports. Others oppose the change, arguing that it is discriminatory and harmful to transgender people.

The Trump administration has defended the executive order, arguing that it is necessary to protect women and ensure fairness in sports. The administration has also argued that the order does not violate the civil rights of transgender people.

The executive order has been challenged in court by progressive and LGBT advocacy groups. The groups argue that the order violates the civil rights of transgender individuals. The case is currently pending in court.