gender gap

noun

1. the differences between women and men, especially as reflected in social, political, intellectual, cultural, or economic attainments or attitudes.

gender gap

1. A phrase marking the trend in recent U.S. presidential elections, whereby more female than male voters support the Democratic party candidate and more male than female voters support the Republican party candidate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gender gap¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Idioms and Phrases

A broad difference between men and women, as in There is still an enormous gender gap in the wages of unskilled labor. This expression at first referred to the difference between men and women in voting preferences. It has since been extended to other areas. [1970s]

Example Sentences

Reform knows it has to do more to attract female voters as well - although there are already signs the party's gender gap is starting to narrow.

From BBC

Yet despite these incentives, critics highlight a glaring gender gap.

From Salon

The analysis also found a 48% gender gap in private pension wealth among people currently retiring, with a typical woman receiving just over £100 a week and a man receiving £200 from private pension income.

From BBC

Having written reports on the Isa gender gap, she argues that, for too long, advertising about investing has been designed by men.

From BBC

Additionally, a 2021 CardRatings.com survey revealed a significant gender gap when it came to early financial education, with 22% of female respondents never having received such education from their parents compared with 15% of male respondents.

From Los Angeles Times