Facebook announced that it will be allowing people to select a more customizable Facebook gender on their profile pages. The new change was announced by the Facebook Diversity program. Before this, Facebook allowed users to pick and choose between male and female as gender types. Now it has opened up to options that reflect the everyone and anyone, including the online transgender community.
As of right now you can customize your gender on Facebook. You can even select which pronouns you would prefer people on Facebook to refer to you as.If you are not comfortable telling the world your gender you can decide whether you want your gender to appear in your timeline and who can see your gender. This is an incredible social media stepping stone and it seems as though Facebook is really trying to cater to everyone and it's great news!
LGBT Social Media Options
You Can Now Select Up to Ten Various Gender Identifications on Facebook
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Gender - The trend towards customizable gender options on social media platforms presents an opportunity for companies to create inclusive and diverse online communities.
2. Transgender Visibility - The increased visibility of transgender individuals on social media platforms opens up opportunities for businesses to target this underserved market segment.
3. Inclusive Language - The trend towards allowing users to select their preferred pronouns on social media platforms creates opportunities for companies to develop products and services that promote inclusivity.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media platforms can capitalize on the trend of customizable gender options to attract and engage a wider range of users.
2. LGBTQ+ Advocacy - Organizations and businesses in the LGBTQ+ advocacy sector can leverage the trend of transgender visibility on social media to raise awareness and drive positive change.
3. Technology - The development of customizable gender options and inclusive language features on social media platforms presents opportunities for tech companies to innovate and create new tools for online communities.