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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 sexes, such as clothing shops or beauty products.
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includes garments like T-shirts; versions of other garments may be tailored for the different fits depending on one's
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AskOxford: Why does 'unisex' refer to something to do with various exes, not just one sex?
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indicating something is not sex-specific, i.e. is suitable for any type of
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in the 1960s and was used fairly informally. The combining
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but if that is not the case, they are referred to as
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Intersex
Gonochorism
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gender-blindness
gender neutrality
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beauty salons
Public toilets
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Unisex clothing
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Mixed-sex education
Mixed bathing
Unisex name
Unisex public toilet
Gender role
Gender mainstreaming

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