gender expression
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gender expression
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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She is currently a staff writer at 47Magazine, a Gen-Z-run publication based in NYC, where she’s written stories ranging from hair and gender expression to nostalgic 2000s trends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“After the dictator fell, gender expression should have been the natural extension of that kind of freedom. But there’s a kind of retaliation happening,” Zaalan shared.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“California law is unaffected by recent changes to federal policy and continues to provide safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation,” he wrote in a statement.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2025
Students whose gender expression does not present as obviously male or female get questioned by other students, McAfee added, according to The Times.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024
This includes the Washington Law Against Discrimination, which prohibits discriminating against LGBTQ+ people based on their gender expression or identity at work, school or when seeking housing.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023
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