Sex vs Gender

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What is the main difference between sex and gender?

  • Sex is a social construct, while gender is based on chromosomes.
  • Sex refers to biological characteristics, while gender is a social construct. (correct)
  • Sex determines how you behave, while gender determines your genetic makeup.
  • Sex is controllable, while gender is uncontrollable.

How does gender influence individuals?

  • It dictates one's reproductive organs.
  • It determines the type of sex chromosomes one has.
  • It impacts behavior, clothing choices, and self-introduction. (correct)
  • It has no influence on behavior or presentation.

What does gender-identity disorder refer to?

  • Occurring when sex matches gender identity.
  • The ability to freely choose one's sex and gender.
  • When a person's sex does not align with their gender. (correct)
  • Being content with one's sex and gender.

How can individuals with gender-identity disorder address the issue?

<p>By identifying as transgender and/or undergoing gender transitioning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are sex-role stereotypes?

<p>Expectations and perceptions related to appropriate behavior for each sex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the majority of people view their sex and gender as being in accordance?

<p>As a result of societal norms and expectations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sex

Biological characteristics, such as chromosomes and hormones, that determine male or female.

Gender

A social construct that refers to the roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female in a particular society.

Gender Identity Disorder

The feeling that their gender identity doesn't match their sex assigned at birth.

Transgender

Individuals who identify as a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth.

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Sex-Role Stereotypes

Beliefs and attitudes about what behaviors, roles, and characteristics are appropriate for each sex.

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Why Most People View Their Sex and Gender As Aligned

Because societal norms and expectations often reinforce a strong connection between biological sex and social gender roles.

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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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