Social and Cultural Meanings of Sex

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What is the primary reason for parents assigning specific colors, toys, and apparel to their newborn child?

  • Genetic predisposition towards certain colors and objects
  • Infant preferences for specific colors and toys
  • Cultural norms and societal expectations associated with gender (correct)
  • Physiological differences between male and female infants

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 (correct)
  • The child's personality traits
  • The child's physical appearance
  • The child's birth order

What does the passage suggest about the association between colors and gender?

  • It is based on scientific evidence about color preferences
  • It is a universal phenomenon across all cultures
  • It is a recent trend in modern societies
  • It is a social construct with no biological basis (correct)

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the manifestation of gender?

<p>It begins at birth and is influenced by the child's environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the central idea of the passage?

<p>Gender is a social construct influenced by cultural norms and expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about the role of parents in the manifestation of gender?

<p>Parents actively reinforce gender norms through their actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Heteronormativity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an expectation of feminine characteristics in the Filipino culture?

<p>Being assertive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to a person whose biological sex does not align with their gender identity?

<p>Transgender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why some transgender people do not undergo gender reassignment surgery?

<p>Lack of availability of the surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of gender is described in the text as referring to our emotional and sexual attraction to a person?

<p>Sexual orientation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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