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.

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Etymology

Origin of gender diversity

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Pavita Cooper is the UK chair of the 30% Club, which campaigns to increase gender diversity in senior management.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

For example, financial expert and author of “Green Money” Kara Perez says the SHE fund supports companies with gender diversity.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

Historically, certain scientific approaches and institutions were targeted by people who had ideological antagonisms to the idea of sex and gender diversity.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 14, 2024

“People aren’t actually as open to gender diversity as they may think,” he said, adding they sometimes receive negative comments in both real life and online.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Taiwan’s younger generation has “a higher awareness of gender diversity and equality than the older generation,” said Wei-Ting Yen, an assistant professor of government at Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023