ジェンダー

じぇんだー
noun
gender
1. gender
The social and cultural aspects of being male, female, or another identity, as distinct from biological sex. Often used in discussions of equality, roles, and identity.
To aim for gender equality.
Awareness regarding gender is changing.
Japan ranks low among developed countries in the gender gap index.

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Usage

ジェンダー has become a common term in Japanese media and public discourse, especially in discussions about workplace equality, education, and social roles. The word is used in its English-derived sense, focusing on social constructs rather than biological characteristics.

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