Gender Recognition or Gender Reductionism - The Social Implications of Automatic Gender Recognition Systems

Explore the social implications of Automatic Gender Recognition (AGR) systems in this 27-minute conference talk from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Delve into the research findings from interviews with transgender individuals, including technology designers, regarding their perceptions and attitudes towards AGR technology. Examine the concerns raised about privacy, potential harms from misgendering, and the fundamental question of whether AGR can accurately recognize such a subjective aspect of identity. Learn about recommendations for accommodating gender diversity in the design of new digital systems. Gain insights into the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding AGR applications in domains like security, marketing, and social robotics.