genderizing

/ˈdʒɛndəraɪzɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of genderize: the act of assigning or applying a gender category to something or someone.
    • Genderizing toys can limit children's creativity and interests.
    • The company is genderizing its product line to appeal to different audiences.
    • She criticized the practice of genderizing baby clothes with slogans like 'little prince' or 'little princess'.
noun
  1. The process or practice of assigning gender categories to things, people, or activities.
    • Many parents are pushing back against the genderizing of children's entertainment.
    • The genderizing of language, such as using 'fireman' instead of 'firefighter', is becoming less common.
    • Genderizing in schools often starts with separating boys and girls for certain activities.
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