Unisex

Unisex refers to things that are suitable for either sex, 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', meaning that the 'uni-' prefix takes on the definition of 'shared'. In this sense, it can be seen as meaning 'shared by both sexes'.

Hair stylists and beauty salons that serve both men and women are often referred to as unisex. This is typical of other services that traditionally separated the sexes, such as clothing shops.

See also

Coeducation
Unisex name
Gender-neutral toilet
Gender role
Gender mainstreaming

Translation

The word "Unisex" occurs as such in the following languages: English, Danish, German, Italian, Finnish.

Translation(s) in other languages: Korean: 젠더 블라인드, Japanese: ユニセックス, Portuguese: Unissex, Russian: Юнисекс.