genderblind
Ignoring gender distinctions
Genderblind describes an approach that deliberately ignores or disregards gender distinctions.
A genderblind hiring policy treats all applicants the same regardless of sex: The company claims to be genderblind in promotions.
Critics argue that genderblind approaches can overlook systemic inequalities, while proponents see them as promoting fairness.
Compare colorblind in discussions of race.
Free from prejudice
- impartialShowing no preference
- non-discriminatoryTreating all parties equally
- equitableJust and unbiased
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
merit-based · anti-bias · level playing field · meritocracy · parity
Cannot perceive certain hues
- neutralityState of taking sides
- universalismDoctrine of total reconciliation
- samenessState of being identical
- assimilationistAdvocate for cultural absorption
Act of wiping away
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
- oversimplificationStripping complexity unfairly
- ignoranceAbsence of knowledge
- denialRefusal to accept reality
unbiased
Free from prejudice
- impartialShowing no preference
- non-discriminatoryTreating all parties equally
- equitableJust and unbiased
equal opportunity · merit-based · anti-bias · level playing field · meritocracy · parity
colorblind
Cannot perceive certain hues
- neutralityState of taking sides
- universalismDoctrine of total reconciliation
- samenessState of being identical
erasure
Act of wiping away
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
- oversimplificationStripping complexity unfairly
- ignoranceAbsence of knowledge
genderblindgender-affirming
Supporting authentic identity expression
gender-based · gender-inclusive · affirmative action · intersectional
gender, genders, gendered, gendering, genderless, blind, blinds, blinded, blinding