unsex

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove the sexual distinction or characteristics from.

  - "The new policy aims to unsex the workplace by eliminating gender bias."
  - "Unsexing the lab results allowed researchers to focus on the data without being influenced by the subjects' gender."

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Variants

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unsex , unsexed , unsexes , unsexing

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Etymology

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The word 'unsex' is derived from the Old English word 'seaxan', which means 'to distinguish' or 'to separate'. It was later used in Middle English to refer to the act of removing sexual distinctions or characteristics.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unsexed' was used in the early 20th century to refer to castrated animals.

2. The concept of 'unsexing' has been explored in various forms of art, such as the painting 'Self-Portrait Facing the Mirror' by Frida Kahlo, which depicts her as both male and female.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gender neutrality: The concept of treating all individuals equally, regardless of their gender, and challenging traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

2. Intersex: A term used to describe individuals who do not fit neatly into binary sex categories (male or female) due to variations in their sex characteristics.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unsex' has been used metaphorically to describe the removal of gender roles and expectations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola disguises herself as a man to serve Duke Orsino, and he falls in love with her, not knowing she is a woman. Viola laments, 'I am your maid, so get you to my bed.' This use of 'unsex' highlights the fluidity of gender roles and the power of disguise.

How to Memorize "unsex"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person shedding their gender characteristics, becoming a blank slate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'unsex' with the idea of equality and removing gender distinctions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: 'U' is for 'un', 'N' is for 'neutral', 'S' is for 'sex'.

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