The Importance of Sex or Gender in Personal Information Forms
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When filling out a form, what are you asked to indicate regarding your sex or gender?

  • Male or female (correct)
  • Nationality or occupation
  • Name or address
  • Birthday or birthplace
  • What is the difference between 'sex' and 'gender'?

  • They have different meanings (correct)
  • They were distinguished in the 1950s
  • They can be used interchangeably
  • They are synonyms
  • What is the modern use of the terms 'sex' and 'gender' based on?

  • Their interchangeable usage
  • Their historical synonymity
  • Their relation to personal information
  • Their distinct meaning (correct)
  • Who pushed for the distinction between 'sex' and 'gender' in the 1950s?

    <p>Professionals working on gender-related issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were 'sex' and 'gender' historically treated as synonyms?

    <p>They were never treated as synonyms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women?

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

    Which term refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a particular society considers appropriate for men and women?

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

    When did American and British professionals working on gender-related issues push to distinguish between 'sex' and 'gender'?

    <p>1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Historically, were 'sex' and 'gender' treated as synonyms?

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

    What are you asked to indicate regarding your sex or gender when filling out a form?

    <p>Male or Female</p> Signup and view all the answers

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