Gender diverse
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Adjective
- 1 Having a diversity of genders (e.g. describing a corporate board with not only men but also women).
"More gender-diverse boards can contribute to better corporate governance for a multitude of reasons. A heterogeneous board can be a stronger monitor of executive behaviour (Adams and Funk, 2009; Nielsen and Huse, 2010)."
- 2 Having a gender identity, role, or expression that differs from the cultural norms prescribed for one's assigned sex.
"As more and more gender-diverse people come out, cisgender people begin to recognize that gender-diverse persons are their friends, neighbors, family members, and coworkers. Once they are able to put a human face on the issue,[…]"
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More examples"More gender-diverse boards can contribute to better corporate governance for a multitude of reasons. A heterogeneous board can be a stronger monitor of executive behaviour (Adams and Funk, 2009; Nielsen and Huse, 2010)."