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Gender
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gender, geslacht
the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles
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geslacht, grammaticaal geslacht
(grammar) a class of words indicating whether they are feminine, masculine, or neuter
What is "gender"?
Gender is a grammatical category that classifies nouns, pronouns, and adjectives based on their association with masculine, feminine, or neuter qualities. This classification can affect word forms and agreement in a sentence. For example, in languages like Spanish and French, nouns are often assigned a gender, such as "doctor," which can be "médico" for a male doctor and "médica" for a female doctor in Spanish. In English, gender is less prominent, but it still appears in pronouns, such as "he" for masculine and "she" for feminine. Understanding gender is important for maintaining grammatical agreement and clarity in communication.
gender
n
Voorbeeld
Gender stratification leads to inequalities between men and women.
Patriarchal attitudes perpetuate gender stereotypes and inequalities in various aspects of life.
The abasement of women in certain societies perpetuates gender inequality and discrimination.
Gender equality is a critical human right that ensures equal opportunities and treatment for people of all genders in education, employment, and political participation.
The feminist movement fights for gender equality in all aspects of society.
