5 Questions
Which term refers to socially constructed roles typically assigned at birth?
Gender
What is the term for unfairness between genders when there is an unjust or avoidable difference?
Gender Inequity
What does the term 'downstream' refer to in the context of gender and health?
Biological reasons for different presentations
What is the term for preference or unfairness toward a particular gender, often observed in screening tests?
Gender Bias
What is the term for the inextricable link between sex and gender in health, highlighting biological reasons for different presentations?
Gender Diversity
Study Notes
Gender-Related Terms
- Gender roles: socially constructed roles typically assigned at birth
- Gender inequity: unfairness between genders when there is an unjust or avoidable difference
- Downstream: in the context of gender and health, it refers to the consequences of gender-related factors on health outcomes
- Gender bias: preference or unfairness toward a particular gender, often observed in screening tests
- Biosocial approach: the inextricable link between sex and gender in health, highlighting biological reasons for different presentations
Test your knowledge of gender and health with this quiz. Explore topics such as gender bias in healthcare, the social construction of gender roles, and the biological aspects of sex. Learn about the impact of gender on health and healthcare practices.
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