gender role
noun
the culturally determined set of behaviors, attitudes, and traits that are considered acceptable for a person based on their gender.
gender roles
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pluralof gender role.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The JP Morgan case has drawn enormous interest because of the reversal of stereotypical gender roles, meaning many more people are seeking out information beyond what is coming from official channels," Scheirer said.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
The book under discussion is “The New Rules” by Russian-born TikTok influencer Margarita Nazarenko, who prescribes gender roles that Sokol recognizes as distinctly Eastern European.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The Wives’ appeal is in the way they challenge such calcified definitions of “traditional” gender roles.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
In this forbidding climate, Genly Ai, an emissary from Terra, another planet, struggles to understand a place where gender roles, modes of communication and beliefs are entirely different from those at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
“Don’t be. My dad says that men performing in non- traditional gender roles is good for feminism. He says it’s important, as an artist, to be in touch with his feminine side.”
From "George" by Alex Gino
