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gender

[jen-der] / ˈdʒɛn dər /
NOUN
grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
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"So for example, people of colour, gender, queer people, people with kind of interesting and distinguishing facial features, it means that they're going to be left out," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Police initially declined to share details about the victim beyond his age and gender to The Times on Thursday night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

When possible, survivors should be able to request an officer or investigator of a particular gender.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

He said he was demanding the creation of a "dedicated protocol department" and the implementation of a new set of measures and training programs to promote gender equality.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

The term sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women, while gender refers to society’s constructed roles, expectations, behaviors, attitudes, and activities that it deems appropriate for men and women.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Gender-responsive policing recognizes that people of different genders can experience crime, victimization, and interactions with law enforcement differently.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

While cost is a universal concern across all genders, one factor which disproportionately impacts women is family - whether starting one, including pregnancy, or the requirements of childcare.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

It shows large increases for both genders, with men continuing to be the more likely group to be residing in their parents’ homes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The reports include officers of all genders, but many cases involve a uniformed man stalking a civilian woman — or the people close to her.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Denmark gives its citizens the choice of three official genders: male, female, and X.The White House designates a gender-neutral bathroom for visitors and staff.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater



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