Gender
/ˈdʒɛn.dər/
Definitions
- (n.) The social, cultural, and legal attributes and roles associated with being male, female, or non-binary, distinct from biological sex.
The law recognizes gender as a protected characteristic against discrimination.
Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguishing gender from biological sex is important to address social and cultural dimensions in anti-discrimination laws.
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