genderism

[ jen-duh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. Also called gen·der bi·nar·ism [jen-der , bahy, -n, uh, -riz-, uh, m]. the belief that there are only two genders, that a person’s gender is fixed at birth, and that gender expression is determined by gender assigned at birth.
2. Also called gen·der i·de·ol·o·gy [jen-der ahy-dee-, ol, -, uh, -jee]. the belief that gender is socially constructed and multifaceted, as opposed to biologically determined and binary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of genderism¹

First recorded in 1960–65; gender ¹( def ) + -ism ( def )

Example Sentences

“It’s not about finances, it’s about family values, I am not one of these rainbow flag people and I don’t want our children to be forced to learn about ‘genderism’ and these strange kinds of things.”

From The Guardian

Let’s first hit I-95 and head to Boston, where contract negotiations are more than a year old and where, interestingly, teachers pushed genderism onto the front burner.

From Washington Times

“We want to live in a world of equality, that’s free from racism, free from genderism, free from religious persecution. And we want everyone’s voice to be equally heard.... If you want to become a more welcoming America, then she’s the person you choose.”

From Los Angeles Times

To be gender-critical is to doubt the belief, which its critics call “genderism,” that gender is some sort of irreducible essence, wholly distinct from biological sex or socialization.

From Slate

Genderism is a myth that suggests that’s possible.”

From Slate