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What does gender primarily refer to?
What does gender primarily refer to?
Which term describes someone attracted to multiple types of gender identities?
Which term describes someone attracted to multiple types of gender identities?
What does socioeconomic class affect?
What does socioeconomic class affect?
Which of the following best defines a transgender person?
Which of the following best defines a transgender person?
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What is cultural variation primarily about?
What is cultural variation primarily about?
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Study Notes
Sex and Gender
- Sex defines biological characteristics; typically categorized as male and female.
- Gender encompasses societal norms and behaviors associated with being male or female, which can vary widely.
Social Differences
- Social distinctions include gender, socioeconomic status, political identity, and religion.
Nationality
- Nationality refers to one's identity linked to a specific nation or country.
Cultural Variation
- Cultural variation highlights the diverse social practices exhibited by different cultures globally.
Evolutionary Differences
- Evolutionary differences involve the interactions between biology, environment, and adaptations over time.
Diversity
- Diversity emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and embracing each individual's unique qualities.
Sexual Orientations
- Heterosexual individuals are attracted to the opposite sex.
- Homosexual individuals are attracted to the same sex.
- Bisexual individuals have attractions to both sexes.
- Asexual individuals experience little to no sexual attraction to any sex.
- Pansexual or polysexual individuals are attracted to multiple gender identities.
Transgender and Transsexual
- Transgender refers to those whose gender identity does not align with their sex assigned at birth.
- Transsexual individuals seek medical transition assistance to change their physical sex.
Socioeconomic Class
- Socioeconomic class is defined by shared levels of income, education, occupation, and social status, influencing access to resources and quality of life.
- Determinants of socioeconomic class include income, assets, education, and social networks.
Political Identity
- Political identity consists of an individual's attitudes and beliefs regarding political systems and figures in their society.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of sex and gender, including their biological and social constructs. This quiz delves into the influences of socioeconomic status, political identity, and nationality on cultural variations. Test your knowledge on how these elements interact within society.
