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What is the umbrella term for genders outside the traditional binary?
Non-binary
Which academic areas contributed to the development of the sex and gender distinction in modern English?
Psychology, sexology, and feminism
What is the term for specific genders besides 'man' and 'woman', such as the hijras of South Asia?
Third genders
What is considered a central characteristic for social organization by most scholars?
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In which cultural context is the gender binary divided into two categories of boys/men and girls/women?
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What is the umbrella term for genders outside the traditional binary?
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Which academic areas contributed to the development of the sex and gender distinction in modern English?
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In which cultural context is the gender binary divided into two categories of boys/men and girls/women?
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What is considered a central characteristic for social organization by most scholars?
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What is the term for specific genders besides 'man' and 'woman', such as the hijras of South Asia?
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Study Notes
Gender Identity and Social Organization
- Non-binary genders are referred to as genderqueer or genders outside the traditional binary.
- The development of the sex and gender distinction in modern English was influenced by academic areas such as anthropology, sociology, and psychology.
- Hijras of South Asia are an example of third genders, which are specific genders besides 'man' and 'woman'.
- Social organization is often characterized by a central division into two categories, typically boys/men and girls/women.
- This binary gender division is a cultural context, particularly in Western societies.
- Most scholars consider gender to be a central characteristic for social organization.
- Genderqueer is an umbrella term that encompasses various gender identities outside the traditional binary.
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