Interpreting the Term 'Woman'

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What is the main difference between interpreting 'woman' as a sex term and interpreting it as a gender term, according to the text?

Sex is dependent on social and cultural elements, while gender is solely based on genitalia.

Sex refers to social status, while gender refers to biological characteristics.

Sex and gender are interchangeable terms.

Sex is based on biological characteristics, while gender is influenced by social and cultural elements. (correct)

What has sparked a passionate debate in feminist philosophy, as mentioned in the text?

The historical origins of the term 'woman'.

The different interpretation of the term 'woman' based on biological characteristics.

The influence of social and cultural variables on gender. (correct)

The confusion between sex and gender in everyday language.

How do many feminists view the term 'woman' in contrast to the common everyday usage?

As a term interchangeable with 'gender'.

As solely a biological and anatomical term.

As a gender term influenced by social and cultural elements. (correct)

As a term solely based on genitalia.

What important distinction do feminists make between sex and gender according to the text?

Gender is influenced by social and cultural elements, while sex is solely biological. Signup and view all the answers

How do feminists interpret the term 'woman' in contrast to viewing it as a sex term?

As a gender term dependent on social and cultural elements. Signup and view all the answers

Why do feminists argue for a distinction between sex and gender?

To separate biological characteristics (sex) from societal and cultural aspects (gender). Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the debate on gender and sex in feminist philosophy?

To understand how social and cultural factors influence gender and identity. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of genderqueer in the context of feminist philosophy.

Genderqueer refers to a non-binary gender identity outside traditional male/female categories. Signup and view all the answers

How do feminists historically interpret the term 'woman'?

As a gender term dependent on social and cultural elements, rather than as a sex term. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction made by feminists between sex and gender?

Feminists separate sex (being male or female) from gender (being a woman or a man). Signup and view all the answers

What important queries arise from the distinction between gender and sex, according to the text?

Queries about the influence of social and/or cultural variables on gender. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the debate on gender and sex in feminist philosophy.

The debate sparks passionate discussions on what it means to be gendered and how social/cultural factors influence gender. Signup and view all the answers

Interpreting the Term 'Woman'

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What is the main difference between interpreting 'woman' as a sex term and interpreting it as a gender term, according to the text?

What has sparked a passionate debate in feminist philosophy, as mentioned in the text?

How do many feminists view the term 'woman' in contrast to the common everyday usage?

What important distinction do feminists make between sex and gender according to the text?

How do feminists interpret the term 'woman' in contrast to viewing it as a sex term?

Why do feminists argue for a distinction between sex and gender?

What is the significance of the debate on gender and sex in feminist philosophy?

Explain the concept of genderqueer in the context of feminist philosophy.

How do feminists historically interpret the term 'woman'?

What is the key distinction made by feminists between sex and gender?

What important queries arise from the distinction between gender and sex, according to the text?

Explain the significance of the debate on gender and sex in feminist philosophy.

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