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What is biological determinism?
What is biological determinism?
- The study of biological traits in animals only
- The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology (correct)
- The idea that biology has no effect on gender behavior
- A theory that all gender behaviors are learned from society
What is sexual orientation?
What is sexual orientation?
A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.
What reflects Todd's perception of himself as a male?
What reflects Todd's perception of himself as a male?
Gender Identity
What does 'doing gender' refer to?
What does 'doing gender' refer to?
What is sexism?
What is sexism?
What illustrates gender in traditional American society?
What illustrates gender in traditional American society?
How is sexuality defined?
How is sexuality defined?
What is the purpose of queer theory?
What is the purpose of queer theory?
What does the doctor announce when determining Cheryl's baby’s sex?
What does the doctor announce when determining Cheryl's baby’s sex?
What are gender roles?
What are gender roles?
Study Notes
Key Concepts in Gender and Sexuality
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Biological Determinism: The belief that behavioral differences between men and women are primarily due to biological factors.
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Sexual Orientation: Refers to an individual's emotional and sexual attraction towards a particular sex.
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Gender Identity: A personal perception of one's gender; exemplified by a child's strong identification with their assigned gender, affecting their choice in clothing and play.
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Doing Gender: A sociological concept where individuals enact roles and behaviors based on societal gender expectations, reinforcing those roles through daily actions.
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Sexism: A form of discrimination, illustrated by a scenario where Peggy is assigned to gender-stereotyped job tasks, demonstrating unequal treatment based on gender.
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Gender in Traditional Society: In American culture, traditional roles allocate domestic responsibilities to women and economic responsibilities to men, highlighting the societal constructs of gender.
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Sexuality: Defined as an individual's capacity for sexual feelings, encompassing a broader understanding of personal identity.
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Queer Theory: A theoretical framework aimed at challenging societal norms regarding sex, gender, and sexuality, promoting diverse representations and experiences.
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Sex: Refers to the biological classification of a person as male or female, typically determined at birth based on physical and genetic traits.
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Gender Roles: Societal expectations related to behaviors, attitudes, and activities associated with being male or female, shaped significantly by the types of toys and socialization experiences children receive.
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Explore fundamental ideas around gender and sexuality, including biological determinism, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This quiz examines how societal expectations shape individual behavior and the implications of sexism in contemporary society.
