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What does sex refer to?

Individual's deeply felt internal experience of gender

Socially learned and fluid roles associated with being male or female

Biological and physiological characteristics distinguishing male and female bodies (correct)

Cultural behaviors considered either masculine or feminine

What is gender identity?

Individual's deeply felt internal experience of gender (correct)

Biologically determined roles associated with being male or female

Socially learned and fluid roles associated with being male or female

Cultural behaviors considered either masculine or feminine

What are gender roles?

Individual's deeply felt internal experience of gender

Culturally determined behaviors considered either masculine or feminine (correct)

Socially learned and fluid roles associated with being male or female

Biological and physiological characteristics distinguishing male and female bodies

How are sex roles different from gender roles?

Sex roles are essentially biologically determined, while gender roles are culturally determined Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Sex is based on ascribed physical characteristics, while gender is socially learned and fluid Signup and view all the answers

Gender is solely based on biological and physiological characteristics.

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Gender is socially learned and fluid.

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Gender identity is an individual's deeply felt internal experience of sex.

False Signup and view all the answers

Sex roles are culturally determined.

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Gender roles are essentially biologically determined.

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Sex and Gender

Sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define males and females.

Gender Identity

Gender identity is an individual's deeply felt internal experience of their sex, which may or may not align with their biological sex.

Gender Roles

Gender roles are the social and cultural expectations associated with being male or female.
Gender roles are not fixed and can vary across different cultures and societies.

Sex Roles vs. Gender Roles

Sex roles are based on biological characteristics, whereas gender roles are culturally determined and can change over time.
Sex roles are often seen as fixed, while gender roles are more fluid and can be influenced by social and cultural norms.

Difference between Sex and Gender

Sex is a biological and physiological concept, whereas gender is a social and cultural construct.
Gender is not solely based on biological and physiological characteristics, but is also influenced by social and cultural factors, making it a fluid and complex concept.

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Test your knowledge on the distinction between sex and gender with this quiz. Explore the differences between biological traits and socially constructed roles, and understand the complexities of these concepts in the context of society and family structures.