Degender: meaning, definitions and examples
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degender
[ diːˈdʒɛndər ]
social contexts
To degender means to eliminate or reduce the association of a certain gender with a particular role, activity, or characteristic. This term is often used in social discussions surrounding gender identity and inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individuals outside the traditional gender binary.
Synonyms
deconstruct, neutralize, un-gender.
Examples of usage
- Activists aim to degender the language used in the workplace.
- Programs are being developed to degender traditional career paths.
- She advocated for policies that would help to degender stereotypes in education.
Translations
Translations of the word "degender" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgenere
🇮🇳 अलिंगन मुक्त करना
🇩🇪 entgendern
🇮🇩 menghilangkan gender
🇺🇦 негендеризація
🇵🇱 degenderować
🇯🇵 ジェンダーを取り除く
🇫🇷 dégenrer
🇪🇸 desgenere
🇹🇷 cinsiyetsizleştirmek
🇰🇷 젠더 없애기
🇸🇦 إزالة الجندر
🇨🇿 degenderizovat
🇸🇰 degenderizovať
🇨🇳 去性别化
🇸🇮 degenderirati
🇮🇸 afkoma kyni
🇰🇿 жыныссыздандыру
🇬🇪 გენდერის აღმნიშვნელი
🇦🇿 cinsiyyətdən azad etmək
🇲🇽 desgenerar
Etymology
The term 'degender' is derived from the prefix 'de-', which means removal or reversal, and 'gender', a concept that refers to the social, psychological, and cultural attributes and roles associated with being male or female. The emergence of the term reflects a growing awareness and discourse around gender identity, especially in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. As societies have increasingly acknowledged non-binary and genderqueer individuals, the concept of degendering has gained traction as a method to promote inclusivity and equity. This movement is associated with various social and political movements advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and challenges to traditional gender norms. The broader implications of degendering stretch into linguistic practices, organizational policies, and social norms, aiming for a more accepting society that values individuals regardless of their gender identity.