Gjinia

Gjinia is the Albanian term for gender or sex. It denotes the biological differences between male and female and, in social and cultural contexts, the concept of gender. In linguistics, gjinia also refers to grammatical gender, which governs how nouns and adjectives agree in gender within Albanian grammar.

The word is native to Albanian and has long been used across science, education, and public life. In modern usage, gjinia encompasses both biological aspects and social roles, identities, and expectations tied to gender. It appears in discussions of gender equality, rights, and policy, with common phrases such as barazia gjinore (gender equality) and identitet gjinor (gender identity).

In practical terms, gjinia appears in several domains. Biologically, it distinguishes male from female individuals. Grammatically, it influences noun and adjective agreement. In social science and law, it underpins debates about gender roles, inclusion, and equal opportunity. In demographic reporting, data on sex and gender may be collected for different purposes, reflecting both biological and social dimensions of gjinia.

See also: Gender studies, Barazia gjinore, Identitet gjinor.