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Unisex refers to things that are suitable for both sexes,http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/unisex?view=ukhttp://dictionary.reference.com/browse/unisex 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'.http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwords/unisex?view=uk Hair stylists and Beauty Salon s 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 SOURCES |
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