Gender and Sexuality Overview
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What is the main difference between gender and sex?

  • Gender is related to reproduction, while sex refers to societal roles.
  • Sex refers to physiological characteristics, while gender refers to societal roles. (correct)
  • Gender refers to physiological characteristics, while sex refers to behavioral traits.
  • Gender is a biological category, while sex is dictated by society.

    • How does society often use sex differences to assign roles to men and women?

  • By linking sex differences with societal expectations and norms. (correct)
  • By ignoring the concept of sex completely.
  • By focusing on reproductive capabilities only.
  • By considering sex as a minor aspect of human life.

    • What motivates people to act in specific ways in a Freudian sense?

  • Reproductive behaviors.
  • Societal norms.
  • The pleasure associated with sex. (correct)
  • Gender stereotypes.

    • How are women's roles often justified based on the concept of sex?

    <p>By their reproductive function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gender identity?

    <p>A person's internal sense of being male, female, or something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are gender roles defined?

    <p>By society and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gender expression concerned with?

    <p>How a person's gender identification is communicated through behavior, dress, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does femininity refer to?

    <p>Behavior typically associated with females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does masculinity NOT depend on?

    <p>Physical features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are gender roles and characteristics described in the text?

    <p>Not fixed, can evolve over time and vary across cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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