gender

noun B2

Meaning

Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and identities that society associates with being male or female, rather than the biological differences between the sexes.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "gender" with "sex," as the former relates to social constructs while the latter refers to biological differences.

Example Sentences

People should be respected no matter their gender or background .

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