gender role
A set of expected behaviours and attitudes associated with a specific genderA set of expected behaviours and attitudes associated with a specific gender.
» Tom believes in traditional gender roles.
Meaning
1 sensesA set of expected behaviours and attitudes associated with a specific gender.
Gender roles are indistinct among the young if the two sexes play together frequently.
гендерна рольhenderna rolʹ
- the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness
Examples
7 sentencesTom believes in traditional gender roles.
Inviolable gender roles are a form of authoritarianism.
The documentary examined how social conditioning affects gender roles.
Strict and inviolable gender roles have been fundamental to authoritarian regimes throughout history.
Since traditional gender roles include enforced heterosexuality, gay and trans people are natural allies.
Translations
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Origin
Coined by New Zealand American psychologist, sexologist, and college professor John Money.Coined by New Zealand American psychologist, sexologist, and college professor John Money.
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