Genderblind: meaning, definitions and examples

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genderblind

 

[ ˈdʒɛndərblaɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social policies

Genderblind refers to the absence of consideration for gender in policies, practices or attitudes. It often implies a neutral stance that does not take into account the differences and specific needs of different genders.

Synonyms

gender-neutral, impartial, non-discriminatory

Examples of usage

  • The policy is genderblind, overlooking specific needs for men and women.
  • A genderblind approach may lead to unequal outcomes.
  • Organizations should avoid genderblind strategies in their diversity efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "genderblind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cegado de gênero

🇮🇳 लिंगदृष्टिहीन

🇩🇪 geschlechtsblind

🇮🇩 buta gender

🇺🇦 незалежний від гендеру

🇵🇱 niewidomy na płeć

🇯🇵 ジェンダーブラインド

🇫🇷 aveugle au genre

🇪🇸 ciego al género

🇹🇷 cinsiyetsiz

🇰🇷 성별 무감각

🇸🇦 أعمى جنسياً

🇨🇿 bezpohlavní

🇸🇰 bezpohlavný

🇨🇳 性别盲

🇸🇮 brezspolni

🇮🇸 kynblindur

🇰🇿 жынысқа соқыр

🇬🇪 სქესის ანალიზზე მზრუნველი

🇦🇿 cinsdən kor

🇲🇽 ciego al género

Word origin

The term 'genderblind' emerged in the context of discussions surrounding equality and social justice during the late 20th century. It gained prominence as societies began to recognize the need for gender sensitivity in policy-making and institutional practices. The prefix 'gender-' refers to the social construct of gender roles and identities, while 'blind' suggests a lack of awareness or consideration. By combining the two, 'genderblind' encapsulates an ideology that unintentionally disregards the distinctions and implications that gender creates within social structures. As feminist theories and movements have evolved, the term has also been critiqued for neglecting the specific needs of marginalized genders, leading to calls for more inclusive approaches.