To invoke one's gender (or allegations of gender discrimination) as a rhetorical tactic to gain sympathy, deflect criticism, or obtain an advantage in an argument or dispute.
To attribute an issue or outcome to gender-based bias in order to influence perception or decision-making, sometimes disingenuously.
Examples:
EN: Don't play the gender card. Let's play the "let's not die" card.
ES: No quiero usar la carta del género ahora. ¿Y tú?
EN: Second, she did not play the gender card.
HI: उसी समय, उन्होंने यौन आकर्षण को ध्यान में नहीं रखा।
EN: Stephanie Linus: I don't play the gender card as a female director
HI: लिंग निर्धारण मैं औरत का कोई रोल नहीं hota
EN: Don't play the gender card.
ID: Jangan bermain kartu berbeda sekarang.
EN: Women? You of all people do not get to play the gender card.