gender
Registry Context
The gender claim is a standard OpenID Connect claim representing the End-User's gender. OpenID Connect defines female and male as values, while allowing other values when those defined values do not apply.
Technical Summary
In OpenID Connect Core 1.0 Section 5.1, gender is a string Standard Claim described as the End-User's gender. The specification defines female and male values and explicitly permits other values under a stated condition.
When Used
Used as a standard profile claim in OpenID Connect UserInfo responses or ID Tokens when gender information is requested or returned.
Normative Requirements
Unspecified actor
openid-connect-core-1_0 - Section 5.1
use values other than female and male for the gender claim.
Condition: when neither of the values defined by the specification, female or male, are applicable
Other values MAY be used when neither of the defined values are applicable.
Validation Guidance
If present, treat gender as a string claim.
Recognize female and male as values defined by OpenID Connect Core for this claim.
Do not reject other string values solely because they are not female or male when neither defined value is applicable.
Reference
Details
- Entry Id
gender- Claim Name
gender- Claim Description
Gender- Change Controller
OpenID_Foundation_ Artifact_ Binding_ Working_ Group - Reference
OpenID Connect Core 1.0 - Section 5.1