ジェンダー
Meanings
1
Refers to social, cultural, or identity-based gender, as opposed to biological sex. Common in discussions of gender roles, identity, and equality.
Gender equality is an important social issue.
This form has a field to fill in your gender.
2
Linguistic gender category (masculine, feminine, neuter). Used in grammar contexts; the native term 性 (せい) is also common.
See also: 性
German nouns have three genders.
Usage patterns
- ジェンダーによる〈事〉something based on/due to gender
A law was created to eliminate gender-based discrimination.
- ジェンダーの視点で〈事〉を考えるto consider something from a gender perspective
It's necessary to consider this issue from a gender perspective.
- ジェンダー意識gender awareness/consciousness
Companies' gender awareness is being called into question.