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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a gender term" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a word or phrase that is associated with a specific gender identity or role.
Example: "In discussions about language and inclusivity, it's important to consider how a gender term can impact perceptions and attitudes."
Alternatives: "a gender-specific term" or "a gender-related term".
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Historically many feminists have understood 'woman' differently: not as a sex term, but as a gender term that depends on social and cultural factors (like social position).
We therefore fitted initial multiple regression models by simultaneously entering all potential covariates as well as a gender term, nonMHC and MHC diversity, and interaction terms between the gender and diversity measures (Table S2 and S3 of the online supporting information).
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Joan Indiana Rigdon, weekly columnist at ForbesWoman says "I've often lamented our language's lack of a gender neutral term for the plural of 'you.' I have used 'You Guys' to be inclusive but honestly would think twice before using it on an older group; 'Ladies' for all women; and 'You All' (as opposed to y'all), which makes quite a lot of sense to me.
I use the word "babe" as a gender neutral term.
Latinx: a gender neutral term for someone of Latin American origin or descent.
aas per Model 1, with addition of gender term.
When people describe a woman leader in gender terms, eg 'she's a b****, she was shrill,' I say to people - "tell me in non-gender terms what it is you do not like about this person".
Sathian questioned the overall significance of Davuluri's win in the pageant, an event that's "a problematic institution on gender terms," and cited other ways in which South Asian Americans are gaining prominence in other areas.
Braudy is probably right that Al Qaeda is a lost cause in gender terms, but I take little comfort.
It is not a gender-neutral term".
Why did "server" as a gender-neutral term for waiter or waitress prevail over "waitron"?
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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