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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

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

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2025

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

Mr. Moore’s membership seemed at odds with his efforts to bring more racial and gender diversity to the British spy agency, known as MI6.

From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 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

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