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The term was coined in the 1960s and was used fairly informally. Though the combining form ''uni-'' is from the Latin ''unus'' meaning ''one'', the term seems to have been influenced by words such as ''united'' and ''universal'' where the ''uni-'' prefix takes on the sense of ''shared''. In this sense, it can be seen as meaning ''shared by both sexes''.<ref>[http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwords/unisex?view=uk AskOxford: Why does 'unisex' refer to something to do with both sexes, not just one sex?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The term was coined in the 1960s and was used fairly informally. Though the combining form ''uni-'' is from the Latin ''unus'' meaning ''one'', the term seems to have been influenced by words such as ''united'' and ''universal'' where the ''uni-'' prefix takes on the sense of ''shared''. In this sense, it can be seen as meaning ''shared by both sexes''.<ref>[http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwords/unisex?view=uk AskOxford: Why does 'unisex' refer to something to do with both sexes, not just one sex?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Hair stylists and [[beauty salon]]s that serve both men and women are often referred to as unisex. This is also typical of other services and products that had traditionally been separated by the sexes, such as clothing shops, beauty products or a [[public toilet]]. The sharing of a pool, beach or other water or recreational facility by swimmers and others of both sexes is commonly referred to as [[mixed bathing]]. |
Hair stylists and [[beauty salon]]s that serve both men and women are often referred to as unisex. This is also typical of other services and products that had traditionally been separated by the sexes, such as clothing shops, beauty products or a [[public toilet]]. [[Unisex clothing]] includes garments like t-shirts; versions of other garments may be tailored for the different physiology of the genders, such as jeans. The sharing of a pool, beach or other water or recreational facility by swimmers and others of both sexes is commonly referred to as [[mixed bathing]]. When a school admits students of both sexes, it may be called [[Coeducation|coeducational]]. |
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Revision as of 07:45, 1 August 2014
Unisex refers to things that are suitable for either gender,[1][2] but can also be another term for gender-blindness.
The term was coined in the 1960s and was used fairly informally. Though the combining form uni- is from the Latin unus meaning one, the term seems to have been influenced by words such as united and universal where the uni- prefix takes on the sense of shared. In this sense, it can be seen as meaning shared by both sexes.[3]
Hair stylists and beauty salons that serve both men and women are often referred to as unisex. This is also typical of other services and products that had traditionally been separated by the sexes, such as clothing shops, beauty products or a public toilet. Unisex clothing includes garments like t-shirts; versions of other garments may be tailored for the different physiology of the genders, such as jeans. The sharing of a pool, beach or other water or recreational facility by swimmers and others of both sexes is commonly referred to as mixed bathing. When a school admits students of both sexes, it may be called coeducational.
See also
- Coeducation
- Mixed bathing
- Unisex name
- Unisex clothing
- Gender-neutral toilet
- Gender role
- Gender mainstreaming