Gender
noun
The state of being male or female, often used about social differences rather than biological ones.
The law does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or religion.
Often appears as...
- gender equality
- gender bias
noun
A term used in grammar to refer to the distinction of words as masculine, feminine, or neuter.
In many languages, like German, nouns have a specific gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter.
Often appears as...
- gender agreement
- gender marker
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The range of characteristics seen as distinct between male and female that an individual might identify with.
People should be able to express their gender identity freely.
Often appears as...
- gender identity
- gender expression
noun
The role or behavior that society deems appropriate for men and women.
Traditional gender roles often place women in nurturing positions and men in leadership roles.
Often appears as...
- gender roles
- breaking gender roles
noun
The state of being male or female, often used about social differences rather than biological ones.
The law does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or religion.
Often appears as...
- gender equality
- gender bias
noun
A term used in grammar to refer to the distinction of words as masculine, feminine, or neuter.
In many languages, like German, nouns have a specific gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter.
Often appears as...
- gender agreement
- gender marker
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The range of characteristics seen as distinct between male and female that an individual might identify with.
People should be able to express their gender identity freely.
Often appears as...
- gender identity
- gender expression
noun
The role or behavior that society deems appropriate for men and women.
Traditional gender roles often place women in nurturing positions and men in leadership roles.
Often appears as...
- gender roles
- breaking gender roles
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Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Biology
Remember 'gender' refers to social roles, difference, or identity, not just biological sex.
Their gender allows them to wear dresses or suits according to their preference.
Pro Tip 2/3Discrimination Context
'Gender' often indicates unfair treatment or attitudes; knowing this helps navigate sensitive topics.
The company was fined for its gender discrimination practices.
Pro Tip 3/3Equality Talks
Use 'gender' when discussing rights, equal opportunities, and fairness between different genders.
The panel discussed gender equality in the workplace.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Biology
Remember 'gender' refers to social roles, difference, or identity, not just biological sex.
Their gender allows them to wear dresses or suits according to their preference.
Pro Tip 2/3Discrimination Context
'Gender' often indicates unfair treatment or attitudes; knowing this helps navigate sensitive topics.
The company was fined for its gender discrimination practices.
Pro Tip 3/3Equality Talks
Use 'gender' when discussing rights, equal opportunities, and fairness between different genders.
The panel discussed gender equality in the workplace.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Biology
Remember 'gender' refers to social roles, difference, or identity, not just biological sex.
Their gender allows them to wear dresses or suits according to their preference.
Pro Tip 2/3Discrimination Context
'Gender' often indicates unfair treatment or attitudes; knowing this helps navigate sensitive topics.
The company was fined for its gender discrimination practices.
Pro Tip 3/3Equality Talks
Use 'gender' when discussing rights, equal opportunities, and fairness between different genders.
The panel discussed gender equality in the workplace.
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Population pyramids:...
but its internal characteristics, such as age and gender distribution. So, how can we keep track of all that data in a way that makes it easy to comprehend? Complex data is more easily interpreted through visualization, and one of the ways that demographers represent the internal distribution of a population
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How do US Supreme Court...
Many other factors come up for consideration, as well, including experience, personal loyalties, ethnicity, and gender. The candidates are then thoroughly vetted down to their tax records and payments to domestic help. Once the president interviews the candidate and makes a formal nomination announcement,
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Your body language may...
and they sit in their chair and they make themselves tiny, and they go like this when they raise their hand. I notice a couple of things about this. One, you're not going to be surprised. It seems to be related to gender. So women are much more likely to do this kind of thing than men.
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What does my headscarf...
acknowledged and mitigated against. Bias can be about race, it can be about gender. It can also be about class, education, disability. The fact is, we all have biases against what's different, what's different to our social norms. The thing is, if we want to live in a world
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Walking in your truth as...
it's not easy to walk in your truth it's not easy to be different because my different is the kind of difference that people feel they have the right to tell you that you do not deserve to live see my struggle with gender transition getting through high school but the
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Why should you read...
With its fluid language and approach to identity, "Orlando" is considered a key text in gender studies. The mind can only fly so far from the body before it returns to the constraints of life. Like many of her characters, Woolf's life ended in tragedy
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Why it’s so hard to cure...
Unprotected sex and contaminated needles are the leading cause of transmission. It, fortunately, cannot spread through air, water, or casual contact. Individuals of any age, sexual orientation, gender and race can contract HIV.
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Five Genders? PIPE National...
there are five genders and we don't need to separate people based on their gender because everything must live in harmony Vanessa no procedure if one of the genders are separated then the world would become unbalanced
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What is obesity? - Mia...
It substantially raises the probability of diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. It affects virtually all ages, genders, and socioeconomic groups
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Top 5 Animal Superpowers!...
rat Mandy can determine its gender sexual maturity and reproductive status now that's one test we won't be trying on bono to help her in her quest she's
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Population pyramids:...
but its internal characteristics, such as age and gender distribution. So, how can we keep track of all that data in a way that makes it easy to comprehend? Complex data is more easily interpreted through visualization, and one of the ways that demographers represent the internal distribution of a population
Video examples
How do US Supreme Court...
Many other factors come up for consideration, as well, including experience, personal loyalties, ethnicity, and gender. The candidates are then thoroughly vetted down to their tax records and payments to domestic help. Once the president interviews the candidate and makes a formal nomination announcement,
Video examples
Your body language may...
and they sit in their chair and they make themselves tiny, and they go like this when they raise their hand. I notice a couple of things about this. One, you're not going to be surprised. It seems to be related to gender. So women are much more likely to do this kind of thing than men.
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What does my headscarf...
acknowledged and mitigated against. Bias can be about race, it can be about gender. It can also be about class, education, disability. The fact is, we all have biases against what's different, what's different to our social norms. The thing is, if we want to live in a world
Video examples
Walking in your truth as...
it's not easy to walk in your truth it's not easy to be different because my different is the kind of difference that people feel they have the right to tell you that you do not deserve to live see my struggle with gender transition getting through high school but the
Video examples
Why should you read...
With its fluid language and approach to identity, "Orlando" is considered a key text in gender studies. The mind can only fly so far from the body before it returns to the constraints of life. Like many of her characters, Woolf's life ended in tragedy
Video examples
Why it’s so hard to cure...
Unprotected sex and contaminated needles are the leading cause of transmission. It, fortunately, cannot spread through air, water, or casual contact. Individuals of any age, sexual orientation, gender and race can contract HIV.
Video examples
Five Genders? PIPE National...
there are five genders and we don't need to separate people based on their gender because everything must live in harmony Vanessa no procedure if one of the genders are separated then the world would become unbalanced
Video examples
What is obesity? - Mia...
It substantially raises the probability of diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. It affects virtually all ages, genders, and socioeconomic groups
Video examples
Top 5 Animal Superpowers!...
rat Mandy can determine its gender sexual maturity and reproductive status now that's one test we won't be trying on bono to help her in her quest she's
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Eartha Kitt
American Actress
I do think that same gender partners should be able to be married. Why not? If you share a life together than who in the world should have anything to say about it?
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I'm trying to show everybody that I'm a girl, and I'm five foot four, and you can do anything you want, no matter your gender. It's your world, too!
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
I felt alien my whole life, but I didn't feel alien because of my gender. Other people made me aware of my gender.
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Sarah Brightman
English Musician
It's in everyone's best interest to help close the gender gap in the sciences.
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Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
Saudi Arabian Businessman
Every life - regardless of background or gender - has equal value.
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Sarah McBride
American Activist
For my entire life, I've wrestled with my gender identity.
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Jenny Slate
American Actress
I think of my gender as a part of my complex humanity.
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Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
Hardly nobody gets to live two genders in their life.
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Nithya Menen
Indian Actress
I don't see gender when I look at the world.
Quote examples
Eartha Kitt
American Actress
I do think that same gender partners should be able to be married. Why not? If you share a life together than who in the world should have anything to say about it?
Quote examples
Billie Eilish
American Singer
I'm trying to show everybody that I'm a girl, and I'm five foot four, and you can do anything you want, no matter your gender. It's your world, too!
Quote examples
Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone's responsibility.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
I felt alien my whole life, but I didn't feel alien because of my gender. Other people made me aware of my gender.
Quote examples
Sarah Brightman
English Musician
It's in everyone's best interest to help close the gender gap in the sciences.
Quote examples
Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
Saudi Arabian Businessman
Every life - regardless of background or gender - has equal value.
Quote examples
Sarah McBride
American Activist
For my entire life, I've wrestled with my gender identity.
Quote examples
Jenny Slate
American Actress
I think of my gender as a part of my complex humanity.
Quote examples
Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
Hardly nobody gets to live two genders in their life.
Quote examples
Nithya Menen
Indian Actress
I don't see gender when I look at the world.
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