First Coined In 2020 · Megatrend

Ungendering

Traditional gender divisions and labels are getting replaced with a more fluid understanding of gender identity, forcing a reevaluation of how we see employees, customers, brands and one another.

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The Evolution · 5 past trends led to this megatrend

How Ungendering Evolved

2013 Powered By Women

Business leaders, pop culture, and groundbreaking research intersect to prove that our ideal future will be led by strong and innovative women working on the front lines.

2014 + 2016 Anti-Stereotyping

Across media and entertainment, gender roles start to reverse, assumptions about alternative lifestyles are challenged, diversity increases, and perceptions of how people are defined continue to evolve.

2017 Fierce Femininity

The fierce, independent woman has emerged in recent years, redefining the concept of femininity and reimagining gender roles.

2018 Ungendered

Shifting definitions of traditional gender roles are leading some to reject the notion of gender completely, while others aim to mask gender from products, experiences, and even their own identities.

2019 Muddled Masculinity

The rising empowerment of women and the reevaluation of gender are causing widespread confusion and angst about what it means to be a man today.

→ Became The 2020 Megatrend Ungendering

Traditional gender divisions and labels are getting replaced with a more fluid understanding of gender identity, forcing a reevaluation of how we see employees, customers, brands and one another.

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