Standardized Sex and Gender Code

**Standardized Sex and Gender Code**, also referred to by its initials SSGC or "double-S G C", is a standard enacted by the Tziktzik Senate in 7014. It classifies the six most common biological sexes and seven most popular gender identities in the Bog in a table, the use of which produces a two-character code which is used across the Bog, both in formal and casual matters, to describe one's gender and sex.

## SSGC Table

The SSGC table is a common visual aid to assist in the deciphering of the code. A typical version of it follows:

## Gender and sex in the Funny Realm

Unlike in other realms, gender in the Funny Realm is seen as entirely separate from sex, due to the biological reality of the Bog's denizens being that each person is biologically unique and can possess several sexual attributes. The standard acknowledges this through its expandability function discussed later in this article. Similarly, gender in the Funny Realm is a vast and complex smorgasbord of ideas, roles, traits and stereotypes. SSGC's wording makes this clear by referring to these as the six most common sexes and the seven most popular gender identities, in acknowledgement of the fact that it can only begin to chart the vast expanses of gender and sex.

## Classification under the standard

The vertical axis of the chart represents sex, which is coded by letter. The standard describes it as "the biological reality of a being, specifically concerning the sexual organs, orifices and so forth, which can be changed only by medical procedure". They are as follows:

* Type A: Kenabriac Alpha - Can reproduce with any sex other than its own or Kenabriac Sigma
* Type B: Kupleic Receding - Reproduces with Kupleic Superceding, carries womb and undergoes pregnancy
* Type C: Kupleic Superceding - Reproduces with Kupleic Receding, provides seed to fertilize egg and begin pregnancy
* Type D: Peptoic Negative - Reproduces with Peptoic Positive, lays eggs
* Type E: Peptoic Positive - Reproduces with Peptoic Negative, fertilizes and cares for eggs until hatching
* Type F: Kenabriac Sigma - Reproduces asexually

The horizontal axis, coded by number, represents gender, which the standard describes as "a self-expressed and self-decided identity which generally falls into one of the following descriptions". They are as follows:

* Type 1: Kej'oom - A gender of beauty, joy and justice, recognized by their brightly colored clothing and songs of kindness.
* Type 2: H'zut'oom - Ostentatious individuals who are fond of luxury items, entertaining others with their loud voices and grandiose stories.
* Type 3: Hut'oom - An enigmatic gender characterized by a preference for dark colors and a fondness for analytical thinking over social interaction.
* Type 4: Jeg'oom - An upbeat gender that enjoys the simple pleasures in life, often seen wearing bright colors and sporting a smile no matter the circumstance.
* Type 5: Pkak'oom - Caring souls who are devoted to helping others without recognition or reward, often found admiring the beauty of nature on walks through the Bog.
* Type 6: Gzip'oom - Passionate risk-takers who dress boldly and make noise to get attention, but never forget their morals when taking chances in life.
* Type 7: Tzik'ap'oom - Quiet but powerful individuals who exude an aura of mystery - though those who get close enough find them to be loyal friends in time.

## Expandability

The SSGC was designed with expandability in mind, as sexes can become more or less common, and gender expressions can fall in and out of style. This is shown in the **!** and **?** symbols, meaning other and unknown sexes/genders. Some choose to self-identify their gender as **?** as a form of gender nonconformity, but the main uses of the symbol are for medical purposes in which sex is unknown, or for retroactively categorizing historical figures whose sexes or gender expressions are unknown. The **!** symbol, on the other hand, is for genders and sexes which are known, but simply are not part of the standard. These were added later on in the drafting of the standard, when concerns were brought up over how to represent individuals who did not fit into the categories that had been selected.

## Criticism

Advocates for uncommon sexes and genders have criticized the standard in the past for limiting medicine and social norms to what they believe is a small subset of denizens. In response, many senators have recently expressed interest in amending the standard using new statistics, although no formal resolutions have been made.