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gender-neutral definition

gender-neutral means language that does not expressly or implicitly refer to one gender to the real or apparent exclusion of the other and expressly or implicitly refers to both genders without distinguishing between them; and
gender-neutral means a space that is designed to be accessible by all peoples, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
gender-neutral means that gender is not considered relevant to development outcome and gender norms, roles and relations are not affected. ‘Gender sensitive’ approaches are a means to reach set development goals and involves addressing gender norms, roles and access to resources, as needed, to reach project goals (UN Women, 2011).

More Definitions of gender-neutral

gender-neutralAll references to employees in this Agreement designate both genders, and wherever the male or female gender is used it shall be construed to include male and female employees.
gender-neutralThe Union and the Employer support the right to gender expression: therefore, the provisions of this Agreement are intended to be gender neutral wherever possible and will be interpreted on that basis. Changes to create gender neutral language in this Agreement are not intended to change the substantive meaning of any Article. Wherever the singular or plural is used in this Agreement, the same will be constructed as meaning the plural or singular if the context requires, unless otherwise specifically stated.

Related to gender-neutral

  • Gender means actual or perceived sex and shall include a person’s gender identity or expression.

  • Female means a person who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and who is of the female gender.

  • Gender identity or expression means a person's gender-related identity, appearance or behavior, whether or not that gender-related identity, appearance or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the person's physiology or assigned sex at birth, which gender-related identity can be shown by providing evidence including, but not limited to, medical history, care or treatment of the gender-related identity, consistent and uniform assertion of the gender-related identity or any other evidence that the gender-related identity is sincerely held, part of a person's core identity or not being asserted for an improper purpose.

  • The word after" means "from but excluding," the words "to" and "until" mean "to but excluding," and the word "through" means "to and including." Likewise, in setting deadlines or other periods, "by" means "by." The words "preceding," "following," and words of similar import, mean immediately preceding or following. References to a month or a year refer to calendar months and calendar years.

  • Sex means the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women. (MALE and FEMALE denote "sex".)

  • Gender identity means a person's concept of self that may be different than their birth-assigned gender and related physical characteristics, societal attitudes and expectations.

  • Women s or children's institution" means an institution, whether called an orphanage or a home for neglected women or children or a widow's home or an institution called by any other name, which is established and maintained for the reception and care of women or children.

  • Inappropriate use means a use that is inconsistent with an educational purpose or that is in clear violation of this policy and the Acceptable Use Agreement.

  • Sex offender means a person who: