genderizing
/ˈdʒɛndəraɪzɪŋ/
verb
- 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
- 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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