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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the 'learned behavior' aspect of gender, as opposed to sex?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the 'learned behavior' aspect of gender, as opposed to sex?
- The development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
- A person's biological capacity to bear children.
- A person being born with XX chromosomes.
- A person's preference for wearing dresses, influenced by cultural norms. (correct)
A society traditionally assigns men the role of primary breadwinners and women the role of caregivers. Which type of gender stereotype does this exemplify?
A society traditionally assigns men the role of primary breadwinners and women the role of caregivers. Which type of gender stereotype does this exemplify?
- Sex Stereotype
- Sex-role Stereotype (correct)
- Compound Stereotype
- Sexual Stereotype
How do institutions such as family, school, and media contribute to the formation of gender stereotypes?
How do institutions such as family, school, and media contribute to the formation of gender stereotypes?
- By providing objective information on gender roles.
- By limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.
- By promoting critical thinking and challenging traditional gender norms.
- By reinforcing biased perceptions of a certain gender’s role. (correct)
Which of the following statements highlights a key difference between sex and gender, according to the table provided?
Which of the following statements highlights a key difference between sex and gender, according to the table provided?
What is the significance of understanding gender role socialization?
What is the significance of understanding gender role socialization?
The assumption that all individuals are exclusively attracted to the opposite sex is an example of which stereotype?
The assumption that all individuals are exclusively attracted to the opposite sex is an example of which stereotype?
How does the increasing acceptance of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations challenge traditional gender stereotypes?
How does the increasing acceptance of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations challenge traditional gender stereotypes?
How might an individual challenge gender stereotypes within their community?
How might an individual challenge gender stereotypes within their community?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality?
What is the primary difference between gender identity and gender expression?
What is the primary difference between gender identity and gender expression?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates gender socialization?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates gender socialization?
What is a potential negative consequence of gender stereotyping?
What is a potential negative consequence of gender stereotyping?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity?
How can understanding the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality impact an individual's life choices?
How can understanding the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality impact an individual's life choices?
Why is it important to analyze sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression?
Why is it important to analyze sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression?
How might a person's understanding of gender and sexuality change over time?
How might a person's understanding of gender and sexuality change over time?
Which of the following best illustrates the distinction between 'sex' and 'gender'?
Which of the following best illustrates the distinction between 'sex' and 'gender'?
In the context of the 'sex-gender system,' which of the following is the most accurate interpretation?
In the context of the 'sex-gender system,' which of the following is the most accurate interpretation?
Which of the following is an example of a gender stereotype?
Which of the following is an example of a gender stereotype?
How do gender stereotypes contribute to shaping societal expectations?
How do gender stereotypes contribute to shaping societal expectations?
How might an understanding of the difference between 'sex' and 'gender' help challenge traditional societal structures?
How might an understanding of the difference between 'sex' and 'gender' help challenge traditional societal structures?
Which of the following best describes the interrelation between sex and sexuality?
Which of the following best describes the interrelation between sex and sexuality?
In what way does the content suggest traditional views on physical capabilities differ between men and women?
In what way does the content suggest traditional views on physical capabilities differ between men and women?
How could an individual challenge gender stereotypes related to career choices?
How could an individual challenge gender stereotypes related to career choices?
A person who identifies as asexual:
A person who identifies as asexual:
What is the impact of understanding gender as a social construct rather than a purely biological one?
What is the impact of understanding gender as a social construct rather than a purely biological one?
What are the three dimensions of sexuality covered by sexual orientation?
What are the three dimensions of sexuality covered by sexual orientation?
How does gender identity primarily influence an individual?
How does gender identity primarily influence an individual?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies gender expression?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies gender expression?
Why is the term 'homosexual' considered outdated or medicalized by some?
Why is the term 'homosexual' considered outdated or medicalized by some?
Which statement accurately challenges a common misconception about bisexuality?
Which statement accurately challenges a common misconception about bisexuality?
How do compounded stereotypes affect specific groups?
How do compounded stereotypes affect specific groups?
Which of the following best describes the historical distinction between 'transgender' and 'transsexual'?
Which of the following best describes the historical distinction between 'transgender' and 'transsexual'?
An individual is born with ambiguous genitalia, possessing both ovarian and testicular tissues. Which term BEST describes this condition?
An individual is born with ambiguous genitalia, possessing both ovarian and testicular tissues. Which term BEST describes this condition?
A person consistently wears clothing associated with the gender opposite to the one they were assigned at birth, but does not express a desire for medical or surgical intervention. Which term is MOST appropriate?
A person consistently wears clothing associated with the gender opposite to the one they were assigned at birth, but does not express a desire for medical or surgical intervention. Which term is MOST appropriate?
What is indicated by the prefix cis- in the term cisgender?
What is indicated by the prefix cis- in the term cisgender?
An individual identifies as neither exclusively male nor female, feeling restricted by traditional gender labels. Which term accurately reflects this identity?
An individual identifies as neither exclusively male nor female, feeling restricted by traditional gender labels. Which term accurately reflects this identity?
In the context of gender identity, what does MtF typically signify?
In the context of gender identity, what does MtF typically signify?
Which of the following communities traditionally recognizes individuals who embody both male and female spirits?
Which of the following communities traditionally recognizes individuals who embody both male and female spirits?
Why is the term 'hermaphrodite' considered outdated and inappropriate when referring to intersex individuals?
Why is the term 'hermaphrodite' considered outdated and inappropriate when referring to intersex individuals?
An individual believes that everyone is inherently attracted to the opposite gender. This presumption best exemplifies which concept?
An individual believes that everyone is inherently attracted to the opposite gender. This presumption best exemplifies which concept?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates internalized oppression within an LGBTQ+ individual?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates internalized oppression within an LGBTQ+ individual?
An activist is working to dismantle the societal expectation that gender must be strictly male or female. What concept is this activist challenging?
An activist is working to dismantle the societal expectation that gender must be strictly male or female. What concept is this activist challenging?
Which action would be considered an example of transphobia?
Which action would be considered an example of transphobia?
A person experiencing discomfort around individuals who identify as bisexual, stemming from the belief that people should only be attracted to one gender shows signs of:
A person experiencing discomfort around individuals who identify as bisexual, stemming from the belief that people should only be attracted to one gender shows signs of:
An individual's process of self-discovery and sharing their sexual orientation or gender identity with others is called:
An individual's process of self-discovery and sharing their sexual orientation or gender identity with others is called:
Which of the following actions demonstrates homophobia?
Which of the following actions demonstrates homophobia?
An individual is ridiculed for displaying mannerisms that are not traditionally associated with their assigned sex at birth. This scenario is an example of:
An individual is ridiculed for displaying mannerisms that are not traditionally associated with their assigned sex at birth. This scenario is an example of:
Flashcards
Sex (Biological)
Sex (Biological)
Biological term referring to mating between organisms for reproduction.
Gender
Gender
Differentiated social roles and attributes assigned by a culture to males and females.
Sex-Gender System
Sex-Gender System
System by which society organizes itself based on perceived sex differences.
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Stereotypes
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Masculine
Masculine
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Feminine
Feminine
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Men's Traditional Role
Men's Traditional Role
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Women's Traditional Role
Women's Traditional Role
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What is Sex?
What is Sex?
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What is Gender?
What is Gender?
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Sex
Sex
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What is Sexuality?
What is Sexuality?
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Gender Role Socialization
Gender Role Socialization
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What is Gender Socialization?
What is Gender Socialization?
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What are Gender Stereotypes?
What are Gender Stereotypes?
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Sex Stereotypes
Sex Stereotypes
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What problem does stereotyping bring?
What problem does stereotyping bring?
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What is Sexual Orientation?
What is Sexual Orientation?
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Sexual Stereotypes
Sexual Stereotypes
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Sex-role Stereotypes
Sex-role Stereotypes
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What is Gender Expression?
What is Gender Expression?
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Compound Stereotypes
Compound Stereotypes
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What does SOGIE stand for?
What does SOGIE stand for?
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What are the 3 dimensions of Sexuality?
What are the 3 dimensions of Sexuality?
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What is Gender Identity?
What is Gender Identity?
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What is Asexual?
What is Asexual?
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What is Bisexual?
What is Bisexual?
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Cis-
Cis-
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Crossdresser
Crossdresser
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Genderqueer/Third Gender/Gender Fluid
Genderqueer/Third Gender/Gender Fluid
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Intersex
Intersex
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Transgender
Transgender
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Transsexual
Transsexual
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MtF/FtM
MtF/FtM
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Two-Spirit
Two-Spirit
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Biphobia
Biphobia
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Coming Out
Coming Out
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Gender Binary
Gender Binary
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Heterosexism
Heterosexism
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Homophobia
Homophobia
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Internalized Oppression
Internalized Oppression
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LGBTQ
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Transphobia
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Study Notes
Gender and Sexuality as a Social Reality
- Module 1 provides key concepts to explain and categorize gender and sexuality differences.
- Upon completion of this module, one should be able to differentiate gender from sexuality, explain gender socialization, identify gender stereotypes and associated problems, and analyze sexual orientation, gender identity, and expressions.
- Sex, gender, and sexuality affect life choices and influence identity, taste, and style.
Sex, Gender and Sexuality
- Sex is a biological term referring to the act of mating between two organisms as part of biological reproduction, also known as coitus.
- Gender refers to differentiated social roles, behaviors, capacities, and characteristics attributed by a culture to men and women, encompassing all differences besides biological ones.
- Masculine and feminine are the two genders ascribed to the male and female sexes, with the organization of society based on sex referred to as the "sex-gender system" by some social scientists.
- Gender roles are often justified by gender stereotypes.
- Men are often stereotyped as physically stronger and better suited for work outside the home.
- Women are often seen as only fit for household work and better at detailed manual tasks due to their finger size.
Main Differences Between Sex and Gender
| Feature | Sex | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | Physiological | Social |
| Basis | Related to Reproduction | Cultural |
| Origin | Congenital | Learned Behavior |
| Stability | Unchanging | Changes over Time |
| Variation | N/A | Varies within/among cultures |
| Example | Only women can give birth | Women and men can be teachers |
Gender and Sexuality Across Time
- Perceptions on Gender and Sexuality have evolved.
- There is growing acceptance that each sex and gender possess unique strengths and capabilities.
- The rights and opinions of women, young people, older people, and members of the LGBTQIA community are increasingly being considered.
- Gender Role Socialization is learning and internalizing culturally approved ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
- Socialization influences one's identity.
- Gender Stereotypes develop when institutions like family, church, school, state, and media reinforce biased perceptions of gender roles.
Gender Stereotypes
- Sex Stereotypes: Generalized views of traits men and women should possess, specifically physical and emotional roles, which can be unrelated to actual roles performed.
- Sexual Stereotypes: Assumptions about a person's sexuality that reinforce dominant views; heteronormativity is an example.
- Sex-role Stereotypes: Encompass roles assigned to men and women based on their sex and behaviors they must possess to fulfill these roles.
- Compound Stereotypes: Assumptions about a specific group belonging to a gender, such as young women or old men.
Gender and Sexuality as a Subject of Inquiry
- SOGIE stands for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression, representing the expression of a person's thoughts, feelings, sexual orientation, relationships, and sexual response system.
- Sexual Orientation covers sexual attraction, behavior, fantasies, emotional/social preference, self-identification, and heterosexual/homosexual lifestyle.
- Gender Identity refers to the personal experience of gender or social relations and how one sees oneself in relation to gender and sexuality.
- A person can identify as masculine or feminine.
- Gender Expression determines how one expresses their sexuality through actions or manner of presenting oneself.
Basic Types of Sexual Orientation
- Asexual: Not sexually attracted to anyone; may experience romantic attraction.
- Bisexual: Attracted to people of one's own gender and other genders.
- Gay: Generally refers to men attracted to men; sometimes refers to all people attracted to the same sex.
- Lesbian: Women attracted to women; sometimes referred to as "same-gender-loving woman" or "woman-loving woman".
- Pansexual/Fluid: Attracted to people regardless of gender.
- Questioning: Unsure of, reconsidering, or chooses to hold off identifying their sexual identity or gender expression/identity.
- Queer: Umbrella term reclaimed by some LGBTQ individuals to embrace sexual preferences, gender expressions, and habits that are not heterosexual, heteronormative, or gender-binary; can be offensive when used by heterosexuals.
- Straight: Attracted to people of the "opposite" sex; society consider this to be normative.
Gender Identity and Expressions
- Refers to the ways in which a person identifies and/or expresses their gender, including self-image, appearance, and embodiment of gender roles.
- One's gender (e.g. male, female, genderqueer, etc.) is one’s internal sense of self and identity.
- Gender expression (e.g. masculine, feminine, androgynous, etc.) embodies gender attributes, presentations, roles, and more.
- Heteronormativity: Being heterosexual, or attraction to the opposite sex, is the standard of correctness.
- Heterosexual: Sexual and romantic feelings mostly for the opposite gender - men attracted to women, and women attracted to men.
- Androgyny: Mixing masculine and feminine gender expression or lack of gender identification.
- Cisgender: Gender identity that society considers to “match” the biological sex from birth.
- Crossdresser: Occasionally wears clothing of the "opposite” gender.
- Genderqueer/Third Gender/Gender Fluid: Identify as being between and/or other than male or female.May feel restricted by gender labels.
- Intersex: Person born has a reproductive or sexual anatomy which doesn't seem to fit typical definitions.
- Transgender: People who transgress dominant conceptions of gender and/or legally and medically change their assigned sex.
- Transsexual: Undergone medical and legal changed their sex.
- Two-Spirit: Person identified as having the spirit of both the male and female genders in Native American tradition.
- Biphobia: Aversion and/or prejudice toward the idea that people can be attracted to more than one gender or bisexuals.
- Coming Out: Acknowledging one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression to oneself or other people.
- Gender Binary: Classifying sex and gender into two and disconnected forms of masculine and feminine.
- Heterosexism: Presumption that everyone is straight and/or the belief that heterosexuals are superior.
- Homophobia: Negative attitudes and feelings toward non-heterosexual sexualities.
- Internalized Oppression: Straight and non-transgender people are "normal" or better than LGBTQ people.
- LGBTQ: General term for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.
- Transphobia: Negative attitudes and feelings toward transgender individuals.
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