Definition

The term used to describe the classification of people as male or female, often in relation to social roles and expectations. It can also refer to a grammatical category that affects how words agree with each other in a sentence.

Example

In many cultures, gender roles dictate how individuals are expected to behave based on whether they are male or female.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people still confuse gender with sex?

Yeah, it's pretty common, but they're actually quite different.

Exactly! Gender is more about identity than just biology.

Right, and it’s important to respect everyone’s identity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cause or give rise to a particular situation or feeling.

Example

The new policy is expected to engender positive changes in the workplace.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read an interesting article about how certain policies can gender the way we view social issues.

That sounds intriguing! I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it really opened my eyes to how language can gender our perceptions.

Root Explanation

Gender → It originates from the Latin word "genus" (meaning kind or type), which is related to the act of producing or generating. The word 'gender' refers to the classification of people or things based on their kind or type, particularly in relation to social roles and identities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'genus' meaning kind or type, which helps you remember that 'gender' refers to the classification of individuals based on their social roles and identities.

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