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What is the main difference between sex and gender?
How does gender influence individuals?
What does gender-identity disorder refer to?
How can individuals with gender-identity disorder address the issue?
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What are sex-role stereotypes?
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Why might the majority of people view their sex and gender as being in accordance?
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Study Notes
Sex and Gender
- Sex is a biological term that describes the biological characteristics of being male or female.
- Biological characteristics of sex include different sex chromosomes (XX or XY), genotypes, gene expression, hormone types, and levels.
Gender
- Gender is a social construct that allows individuals to identify as feminine or masculine.
- Gender influences behavior, dress, and self-introduction.
- Gender is a personal choice, unlike sex, which is biologically determined.
Key Differences
- Sex refers to uncontrollable internal biological characteristics.
- Gender refers to the presentation and behavior that an individual has control over.
Gender-Identity Disorder
- Occurs when an individual's sex does not align with their gender.
- Can be resolved through identifying as transgender and/or undergoing gender transitioning.
- Gender transitioning involves changing reproductive organs and hormone levels to align with the individual's gender identity.
Sex-Role Stereotypes
- Arise from societal expectations and perceptions of appropriate behavior for each sex.
- Lead to the development of stereotypes about how each gender should behave.
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Description
Learn about the distinction between sex as a biological term and gender as a social construct. Understand the differences in sex chromosomes, genotypes, gene expression, hormones, and how they influence individual identity and behavior.
