Collocations for gender - noun

female, male
same
opposite

relations
differences, divisions, gap
She examines the interplay between changing gender divisions and urban change.

equality, equity (esp. AmE)
bias, discrimination, imbalance, inequality
The government is working on tackling gender inequalities in employment.

identity, norm, role, stereotype
Managers may value different qualities in men than in women, reinforcing gender stereotypes.

issues, politics