Gender

Definition

Gender refers to the sociocultural roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and attributes typically associated with being male or female in a given society. It is distinct from biological sex and is considered a social construct that varies across cultures.

Related terms

Gender Identity:

An individual's deeply felt sense of being male, female, or something else entirely.

Gender Roles:

Societal expectations regarding how individuals should behave based on their perceived gender.

Gender Stereotypes: Overgeneralized beliefs or assumptions about how people should act based on their gender.