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sex seg·re·ga·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. purdah, sex segregationnoun

    the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded

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  1. Sex segregation

    Sex segregation, sex separation, gender segregation or gender separation is the physical, legal, or cultural separation of people according to their biological sex. Sex segregation can refer simply to the physical and spatial separation by sex without any connotation of illegal discrimination. In other circumstances, sex segregation can be controversial. Depending on the circumstances, it can be a violation of capabilities and human rights and can create economic inefficiencies; on the other hand, some supporters argue that it is central to certain religious laws and social and cultural histories and traditions.

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  1. sex segregation

    Sex segregation refers to the physical, legal, or cultural separation of individuals based on their biological sex. It can involve the division of people in different spaces and activities, such as workplaces, schools, or social events. Sex segregation can also refer to discriminatory practices that prevent certain genders from accessing specific opportunities, resources, or rights based on their sex.

Wikidata

  1. Sex segregation

    Sex segregation is the physical, legal, and cultural separation of people according to their biological sex. This is distinct from gender segregation, which is the separation of people according to social constructions of what it means to be male versus female. For a more detailed distinction on the division between the two, see sex and gender distinction. This article focuses specifically on sex segregation. In certain circumstances, sex segregation is controversial. Some critics contend that it is a violation of capabilities and human rights and can create economic inefficiencies, while some supporters argue that it is central to certain religious laws and social and cultural histories and traditions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sex segregation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sex segregation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of sex segregation in a Sentence

  1. Anne Schlafly Cori:

    I don't see any benefit to eliminating sex segregation in prisons.


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