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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on gender identity

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Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Gerald R. Ford’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 15hrs ago

Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 268 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Republicans Have Zero Reaction To Obama's Historic LGBT Order” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Agree

No

Given the time period and the lack of public discourse on gender identity during Ford's presidency, it is likely that he would not have supported adding 'gender identity' to anti-discrimination laws. However, this is speculative as Ford did not publicly express a stance on this specific issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Given the societal norms and scientific understanding of the time, Ford might have agreed with the notion that gender is genetically determined. However, this is speculative as Ford did not publicly express a stance on this specific issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Ford would have viewed gender identity as a mental health issue or that he would have supported providing funds for more research and care in this area. This issue was not a prominent topic during his presidency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

While Ford was supportive of civil rights, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have supported the government doing more to protect minorities from discrimination specifically related to gender identity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While Gerald Ford was known for his moderate views, the issue of gender identity was not a prominent topic during his presidency in the mid-1970s. There is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have supported adding 'gender identity' to anti-discrimination laws. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

Ford was a proponent of civil rights and signed several pieces of legislation to advance these causes during his presidency. It is unlikely that he would have supported repealing anti-discrimination laws for private companies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 32,021 voters that identify as Republican.

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