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

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gender diversity

“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

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

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

“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