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gender diversity

American  
[jen-der di-vur-si-tee, -dahy-] / ˈdʒɛn dər dɪˌvɜr sɪ ti, -daɪ- /

noun

  1. gender identity or gender expression that does not conform to socially defined male or female gender norms.


Etymology

Origin of gender diversity

First recorded in 1980–85


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“Conversations about sexuality and gender diversity were either absent, heavily stigmatized, or framed as something foreign and unacceptable,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

As a 2023 McKinsey report shows, companies that embrace race and gender diversity in higher have 39% better financial performance than other companies.

From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2025

But the public celebration of gender diversity was not always so popular in Thailand despite its long-standing reputation as an LGBTQ+ friendly country.

From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024

It's perplexing, activists say, in a democracy where acceptance of sexual and gender diversity has been on the rise and the community has seen many wins.

From BBC ● May 26, 2024

This year, gender diversity has fallen within the top ranks of retail companies.

From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

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