jinsia

How to say it

Meaning

Whether a person or an animal is male or female, and in social matters the roles and rights of women and men.

Good to know

The plural is the same word. Usawa wa kijinsia is gender equality, jinsia moja means the same sex, and Wizara ya Jinsia is the ministry for gender matters.

Examples

• Fomu inauliza jina, umri na jinsia.The form asks for name, age and sex.
• Kazi hii inafaa watu wa jinsia zote.This job suits people of both sexes.
• Wanaharakati wanapigania usawa wa jinsia.Activists are fighting for gender equality.

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