11 Questions
What is the primary reason for parents assigning specific colors, toys, and apparel to their newborn child?
Cultural norms and societal expectations associated with gender
According to the passage, what is the primary factor that determines the social and cultural meanings attached to a newborn child?
The child's biological sex
What does the passage suggest about the association between colors and gender?
It is a social construct with no biological basis
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the manifestation of gender?
It begins at birth and is influenced by the child's environment
Which of the following statements best represents the central idea of the passage?
Gender is a social construct influenced by cultural norms and expectations
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about the role of parents in the manifestation of gender?
Parents actively reinforce gender norms through their actions
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of determining the normality of a behavior based on whether it conforms or not to the expectations relative to one's biological sex?
Heteronormativity
Which of the following is NOT an expectation of feminine characteristics in the Filipino culture?
Being assertive
What is the term used to refer to a person whose biological sex does not align with their gender identity?
Transgender
Which of the following is NOT a reason why some transgender people do not undergo gender reassignment surgery?
Lack of availability of the surgery
What aspect of gender is described in the text as referring to our emotional and sexual attraction to a person?
Sexual orientation
Explore how humans attach social and cultural meanings to sex based on societal norms and expectations. Learn how parents automatically assign meanings to their child's sex and the implications of these associations.
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