noun · academic
gender
UK/ˈdʒendə/US/ˈdʒendər/GEND·er
the social or cultural roles and behaviours associated with being male or female; distinct from biological sex
Examples
“Gender differences in education outcomes remain a concern for policymakers.”
“The article discusses how gender norms shape career choices.”
“Achieving gender equality is central to sustainable development goals.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing gender-based barriers to education requires not only policy changes but also long-term cultural shifts.”
Collocations
- gender equality
- gender roles
- gender differences
Word family
Common mistakes
There are two sexes: male and female.→There are two genders: male and female.
Many policies ignore genders.→Many policies ignore gender issues.
Say it for a higher band
5sex→6identity→7+gender
Synonyms
sex
sexual identity
Easily confused
sex
“Researchers collected data on sex and age for the survey.”
gender identity
“Gender identity can differ from biological sex.”
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