Sukupuissa

Sukupuissa is the inessive plural form of the Finnish noun sukupuoli, which refers to gender or sex in social and contemporary contexts. In Finnish, there is no grammatical gender in the same sense as in some other languages; sukupuoli is used to discuss social gender categories and biological sex, and sukupuissa specifically means “in the genders” or “across genders.”

The term is commonly used in social sciences, public statistics, and policy discussions when researchers or analysts want to examine differences, similarities, or patterns that occur among different gender groups. It appears in texts that compare attitudes, behaviors, health outcomes, income, education, or access to resources between genders. Because sukupuoli as a concept encompasses both biological and social dimensions, sukupuissa can indicate a focus on experiences that vary by gender identity or role, rather than on language grammar.

Usage notes and examples help clarify context. For instance, a study might state that certain discrepancies persist sukupuissa, or that interventions are tailored to different needs across genders. It is also used in broader discussions about gender equality, representation, and policy design, to emphasize differences that may exist between multiple gender groups rather than attributing effects to a single category.

See also: sukupuoli, gender studies, Finnish language, gender equality. In Finnish discourse, discussions about sukupuissa are part of larger conversations about how gender shapes social phenomena, while avoiding assumptions tied to grammatical gender, which Finnish generally lacks.