English Explanatory Dictionary

gender role

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A set of expected behaviours and attitudes associated with a specific gender.

Word forms

gender role gender roles gender-role

Etymology

Coined by New Zealand American psychologist, sexologist, and college professor John Money.

Related words

femininity masculinity
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