gender critical

Or gen·der-crit·i·cal

[jen-der krit-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. relating to, holding, or promoting the belief that sex is a binary and unchangeable characteristic that is determined at birth and that dictates a person's social, linguistic, and legal status or position.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gender critical¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has received both criticism and support for her strong gender critical views.

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Ali, who won a landmark case against the Green Party of England and Wales in February 2024, has accused the party of "procedural abuse", and continuing to discriminate against him for his gender critical beliefs.

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She alleged harassment and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 relating to her gender critical beliefs.

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Dr McCloud said she agreed with an argument put forward by "the gender critical ideological movement" that it is "risky" or "at least rather intimidating" to have a space designated for women, such as a changing room, that is occupied by men.

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The decision has been condemned by trans rights advocates as an "attempt to isolate trans people" and by gender critical activists as "a kneejerk reaction".

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