Significance of Gender
Synonyms: Sex, Sexuality, Gender identity, Gender role, Gender expression, Femininity, Masculinity, Identity, Sex category, Sex identity
In Dutch: Geslacht; In Finnish: Sukupuoli; In Spanish: Género; In German: Geschlecht; In French: Genre; In Malay: Jantina; In Swedish: Kön; In Portugese: Gênero; In Italian: Genere; In Polish: Płeć
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Buddhist concept of 'Gender'
In Buddhism, gender encompasses the application and regulation of three genders, inverted roles challenging norms (like in Navaratri), and grammatical categories describing words related to entities.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Gender encompasses categories such as Masculine, Feminine, and Neuter, and it is argued that there can be no connection between these attributes and Apoha because the latter is a non-entity while gender pertains to properties of Entities.[1] (2) Gender is one of the attributes that is connected to the Apoha through the individual, impacting how deluded persons perceive the reflected image.[2] (3) The text refers to the application or regulation of genders, specifically three genders, and how they might relate to different things, such as a River-bank.[3] (4) Categories (masculine, neuter, feminine) used to describe words like 'abhavah', 'nirupakhyam', and 'tucchata' in relation to entities.[4]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) Gender is a significant theme in the study of Baijie, exploring how gendered religious symbols were used by the ruling class of Dali to present their politico-religious identity in relation to notions of Chineseness.[5] (2) An aspect of social life in which transformations are occurring within traditions in Germany, reflecting changing attitudes.[6] (3) A concept in which roles and dynamics are inverted, upended, or reversed, as seen in the celebration of Navaratri, where status and power are renegotiated, and gender roles are challenged.[7]
Hindu concept of 'Gender'
In Hinduism, "gender" relates to grammar, societal roles, and disease prevalence. It is a classification in language, affecting word meaning, hand gestures, and disease risks, while also reflecting manifestation and continuity.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The grammatical category of this, along with number, presents a difficulty in explanation when a bahuvrihi compound expresses the meaning of a case-ending.[8] (2) Gender, or linga, is a grammatical category that a word expresses in addition to its core meanings, contributing to its complete signification.[9] (3) Gender is a characteristic that the universal is devoid of, and it does not belong to the substance or the individuals identified with the universal.[10] (4) It is a grammatical characteristic of a word that influences its form and agreement, and analyzing a compound can confirm this aspect.[11] (5) The provided text explores differing views on gender, with some considering it an expressed meaning and others viewing it as merely illuminated by the stem or case-endings.[12]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) A demographic factor that was not used to stratify the participants, despite the condition being more common in one sex, due to the limited number of subjects available.[13]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Gender is also considered in relation to essential hypertension, as women tend to have lower blood pressure before the age of 45, but blood pressure rises in women after the age of fifty.[14] (2) This is one of the parameters that was considered in the study, along with age, height, weight, BMI, and circumference of the index finger, to assess the dosage of Bindu Pramana.[15] (3) Gender is a non-modifiable risk factor that can influence the development of Non-Communicable Diseases, highlighting that certain diseases may be more prevalent in one gender.[16]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) Gender in this context pertains to the appropriateness of hand gestures as they relate to the societal roles designated for different genders.[17]
Jain concept of 'Gender'
In Jainism, "gender" is primarily understood as a grammatical concept. It's one of the aspects, alongside number and case, that the verbal *shabda naya* addresses, focusing on irregularities within language.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Gender, along with number and case, is one of the grammatical aspects where irregularities are addressed by the verbal shabda naya.[18]
The concept of Gender in local and regional sources
Gender, in this context, is an identifier, but one that the speaker detaches from their "Real Self." The speaker emphasizes a core identity beyond labels like gender.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) A classification system that assigns either masculine or feminine qualities to the planets, resulting in a less symmetrical grouping than the sect classification, with Mercury often designated as ambivalent.[19]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This is one of the identifiers that are removed from the 'Real Self', emphasizing the speaker's focus on their core identity, beyond any specific labels.[20]
The concept of Gender in scientific sources
The text defines gender as biological sex, social construct, or demographic variable. It explores gender's influence on health outcomes like cancer, suicide risk, disease prevalence, and behaviors, noting differences between males and females.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Gender is a dimension of diversity that has gained attention in recent years, with studies focusing on the relationship between the participation of women and a firm's innovation activities.[21] (2) Gender is collected as a control variable in the study, with options limited to 'male' and 'female' for analysis simplicity.[22] (3) Gender refers to the social and cultural characteristics associated with being male or female, and participant gender was recorded in the appendix.[23]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Gender was found to be associated with symptoms of stress and anxiety, with female students reporting higher levels compared to male students, indicating a difference in the prevalence of certain psychological distress symptoms between genders.[24] (2) The sex of the drivers and occupants, categorized as male or female.[25] (3) Gender differences in the practice of ophthalmology within Australia have been investigated, examining variations in professional activities and personal profiles.[26]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This factor was investigated as a potential key element in the nonlinear relationship between waist-to-hip ratio, weight, and strength in elders.[27] (2) Research explored the influence of gender and relationship status on stereotyping about sexual risk.[28] (3) "Gender" plays a role in the vulnerability to HIV and AIDS and its impacts, influencing economic growth, health, and well-being, with discrimination against women being pervasive.[29]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Gender describes the characteristics differentiating males and females, and the study noted a difference in gender distribution between the groups.[30] (2) A demographic characteristic recorded for participants, showing a majority of males (83.33%) in the study sample, which appeared to affect participation satisfaction scores.[31] (3) Gender and health inequality are related, influencing access to healthcare and health outcomes, particularly among marginalized populations.[32]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This demographic factor was not used to compare the adequacy of feedback letters in the study.[33] (2) This factor influences the types of changes experienced due to stress, with male doctors reporting indigestion and female doctors reporting nausea and irritability.[34] (3) It is a factor that is related to age in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese south Indian adults.[35]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This characteristic of the patient population indicates that individuals identifying as female face a greater susceptibility to experiencing these particular adverse effects.[36] (2) A demographic variable included in the study to determine its association with viral suppression.[37] (3) This refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of individuals, which can significantly influence their experiences and access to resources and opportunities, including health services.[38]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Gender was examined as a demographic characteristic in relation to RF seropositivity, and the statistical analysis indicated no significant associations between gender and the presence of the autoantibody.[39] (2) Gender refers to whether an individual is male or female, and the study indicates that gender is significantly associated with the presence of urinary incontinence among the elderly respondents.[40] (3) Gender was a demographic variable analyzed, and the study found a statistically significant difference in peak exercise time between males and females during the ETT.[41]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The state of being male or female, considered as a variable in studies examining the relationship between personality and career patterns among missionaries.[42] (2) Gender is a complex concept encompassing identity, expression, and social roles that may or may not align with sex assigned at birth.[43] (3) The socially constructed roles, behaviors, and identities of men and women. In the context of radicalization, gender can influence pathways and participation.[44]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) It is an issue, among others like plans for prosperity and the salvation of humanity, for which religions claim to encompass the solutions for all time.[45]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Gender was identified as a prominent demographic feature among patients admitted to the facility, with male gender being noted.[46] (2) A demographic characteristic of the participants that was found to be significantly associated with the presence of outward-directed behavioral problems in the analysis, independent of the severity of post-traumatic stress experienced.[47] (3) Gender was identified as one of the factors impacting record keeping skills among community health workers, with males showing better performance than females in one study.[48]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Gender is identified as a factor that may contribute to the differences observed in warfarin response.[49] (2) The sex of the patient, which was found to have a significant relationship with the expression of both P-glycoprotein and Topoisomerase II α in gastric cancer patients.[50] (3) Gender distribution showed that 57.5% of the participants were female, and this factor was found to be significantly associated with vaccination status.[51]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This demographic characteristic was considered in relation to adolescent physical activity participation and its motivational determinants, alongside age and race.[52]