How is “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” defined?
The ordinance defines sexual orientation as “male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality or bisexuality, whether by orientation or practice.” That means those attracted to people of the same sex, opposite sex or both sexes cannot be discriminated against because of that. Gender identity is defined as “a person’s actual or perceived gender” based on a “self-image, appearance, expression or behavior” regardless of the person’s sex at birth.
