Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles

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What distinguishes sex from gender in sociology?

Sex is based on biological traits. (correct)

Gender is a rigid concept.

Gender is solely determined by biological traits.

Sex is a fluid concept.

Gender roles can change over time.

True

What does cis-gender mean?

Cis-gender describes people whose biological sex matches their personal gender identity.

Which of the following is a term used to describe people who do not identify with any specific gender?

Agender Signup and view all the answers

___ describes variations on sex definitions related to ambiguous genitalia, gonads, sex organs, chromosomes, or hormones.

Intersexuality Signup and view all the answers

What does the term sexual identity encompass?

It encompasses sexual attraction, sexual practices, and how individuals view their sexuality. Signup and view all the answers

What has contributed to the convergence of sex roles across many cultures?

Colonial practices Signup and view all the answers

Sex roles were the same before the industrial revolution as they are today.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between sex and gender in sociology?

Sex refers to biological traits, while gender refers to societal roles and identity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes gender?

A societal construct Signup and view all the answers

Cis-gender describes individuals whose gender identity matches their biological sex.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does transgender mean?

Transgender refers to individuals whose biological sex does not align with their gender identity. Signup and view all the answers

What does intersexuality refer to?

Variations in biological sex characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is gender queer?

Gender queer refers to individuals who identify with multiple gender positions or reject specific gender categories. Signup and view all the answers

Sexuality is about sexual attraction and identity.

True Signup and view all the answers

How have sex roles changed across cultures?

Sex roles have converged due to colonial practices and industrialization. Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of modernity on gender inequality?

Inequality became more pronounced Signup and view all the answers

Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles

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