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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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