Gender

/d‍ʒˈɛndɐ/

/ˈdʒɛndɝ/

Gender

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

synonyms : sex

sexuality

(grammar) a class of words indicating whether they are feminine, masculine, or neuter

synonyms : grammatical gender

Examples

1. In recent years, comedians have found themselves in hot water for making politically incorrect topics about everything from race to gender.

2. The movie may seem like a simple romantic comedy on the surface, but there is more to it than meets the eye - it's actually a commentary on social norms and gender roles in modern society.

3. In some cultures, the idea that one cannot love and be wise was used to reinforce gender roles, with men being encouraged to pursue intellectual pursuits and women being expected to focus on domestic and emotional responsibilities.

4. The saying 'a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men,' is an example of a stereotype that has been used to criticize women who defy traditional gender roles and expectations.

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