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Gender norms

Έμφυλα πρότυπα

Short definition

Social expectations about acceptable conduct and expression for different genders.

Κοινωνικές προσδοκίες για την αποδεκτή συμπεριφορά και έκφραση των φύλων.

Context & interpretation

Norms are learned and can change; they are not biological rules.

Τα πρότυπα μαθαίνονται και μπορούν να αλλάξουν· δεν είναι βιολογικοί κανόνες.

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UNGEI · Gender norms ↗

GYNĒMA learning notes, added 7 October 2026. Definitions are not legal advice. Legal meanings and remedies depend on the jurisdiction. Some institutional glossaries contain older terminology; check the source’s date and context.

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