gendered
UK: ˈdʒendəd | US: ˈdʒendərd
adj. relating to or differentiated by gender
adj. having characteristics traditionally associated with a particular gender
vt. (rare) to assign or attribute gender to something
The word "gendered" combines "gender," derived from Old French gendre (Latin genus, meaning "kind" or "type"), with the suffix "-ed," indicating a state or quality. Originally, "gender" referred broadly to categories (e.g., grammatical gender), but by the 20th century, it became central to discussions of social identity. The suffix "-ed" transforms it into an adjective, describing something influenced by or reflective of gender distinctions.
The study examined how gendered stereotypes affect career choices.
Toys are often marketed in a highly gendered way.
The language used in the document was unintentionally gendered.
She criticized the gendered expectations placed on young boys.
The policy aims to reduce gendered disparities in the workplace.