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Ros Atkins on... Donald Trump's new diversity policies

Among the many announcements made by Donald Trump on his first day in office was his approach to gender and diversity.

The president vowed to narrow the definition of gender to only a man or a woman.

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what's been announced.

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President Trump and First Lady dance at inaugural ball

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President Donald Trump signs first executive orders

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