Gender and Society Introduction

The biological categories of female and male, based on genes, chromosomes, and hormones.

Socially constructed roles and expectations related to being male or female, not determined biologically.

The way one identifies and experiences attraction or interest in sexual and romantic relationships.

Attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.

Attraction to individuals of the same sex.

Attraction to both males and females.

Lack of sexual attraction to any gender.

Individuals whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth.

Individuals born with physical sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female.

Expectations placed on individuals based on their perceived gender, like strength for men and care for women.

Traits typically associated with men such as strong, independent, and competitive.

Traits commonly associated with women such as caring, expressive, and polite.

Gender roles are influenced by culture, not biology.

Analyzing and contrasting the different experiences of genders in society.

Sex is biological; gender is social.

Societal norms dictating how individuals should behave based on their gender.

The ability to make one's own choices, as highlighted by Charlotte Brontë.

The idea that society creates and reinforces gender norms and roles over time.

The feeling that draws someone to another person sexually.

Connections based on emotional and romantic interest between individuals.

How individuals perceive themselves in terms of gender, which may not align with their sex at birth.

The physical attributes (genitals, chromosomes) that determine male or female classification.

The external display of gender identity through behavior, clothing, and communication.

Oversimplified beliefs about how certain genders should behave.

Social problems and inequalities related to gender roles and expectations within a community.

Fairness in the treatment and opportunities for individuals regardless of gender.

The idea that gender identity can change over time and is not fixed.

The complex interplay of various social identities (like race, gender, and class) that can impact experiences and opportunities.

The unwritten rules about how individuals should behave in society, often based on gender.