noun
- the process or practice of removing or reducing gender distinctions, categories, or associations in language, institutions, or social practices
Usage: contemporary usage; often used in academic and social contexts
verb
- present participle of degender; to remove or reduce gender distinctions from something
Usage: contemporary usage
Examples
- The school's degendering of uniforms allows students to wear clothing that matches their personal identity.
- Degendering language in official documents has become more common in recent years.
- The organization is degendering its hiring practices to focus on qualifications rather than gender.
- Some argue that degendering bathrooms promotes inclusivity for all students.
- The movement toward degendering toy marketing reflects changing attitudes about children's interests.
- They are degendering the curriculum by removing outdated gender stereotypes from textbooks.