noun
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.
transitive verb
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.