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What happens when you break a societal gender norm?
What happens when you break a societal gender norm?
Why is it considered worse for a man to act feminine than for a woman to act masculine?
Why is it considered worse for a man to act feminine than for a woman to act masculine?
Why do working mothers receive different treatment than fathers who choose to stay at home?
Why do working mothers receive different treatment than fathers who choose to stay at home?
Why do men tend to occupy high-stress positions?
Why do men tend to occupy high-stress positions?
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Why are men less likely to seek help for psychological disorders?
Why are men less likely to seek help for psychological disorders?
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What is one restriction on the rights of homosexuals?
What is one restriction on the rights of homosexuals?
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What is the debate surrounding homosexuality?
What is the debate surrounding homosexuality?
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Why is it important to understand the sources of discrimination?
Why is it important to understand the sources of discrimination?
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What is one difference between men and women in terms of certain disorders?
What is one difference between men and women in terms of certain disorders?
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What is one way in which gender, sex, and sexual orientation are independent?
What is one way in which gender, sex, and sexual orientation are independent?
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What is the main reason why women tend to live longer than men?
What is the main reason why women tend to live longer than men?
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Why do women tend to report more psychological disorders than men?
Why do women tend to report more psychological disorders than men?
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What is the main difference between the value of traditionally feminine and masculine roles in society?
What is the main difference between the value of traditionally feminine and masculine roles in society?
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Why do men tend to earn more than women for the same job?
Why do men tend to earn more than women for the same job?
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What is one way to help reduce discrimination in society?
What is one way to help reduce discrimination in society?
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What is a possible reason for men being less likely to seek help for psychological disorders?
What is a possible reason for men being less likely to seek help for psychological disorders?
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Why might women tend to report more psychological disorders than men?
Why might women tend to report more psychological disorders than men?
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What is a difference between the value of traditionally feminine and masculine roles in society?
What is a difference between the value of traditionally feminine and masculine roles in society?
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What is a consequence of the societal expectation that men should not show weakness?
What is a consequence of the societal expectation that men should not show weakness?
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What is a possible reason for women living longer than men on average?
What is a possible reason for women living longer than men on average?
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Study Notes
Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
- Sex, gender, and sexual orientation are connected but distinct concepts
- The media often portrays gender and sexual orientation as a simple binary, but there is more complexity to this picture
Sex
- A person's sex is their biological, chromosomal makeup (male or female)
- However, even sex is not just a binary; intersex people are born with one or three or more sex chromosomes, or with both male and female sex characteristics
Gender
- Gender is a social construction, separate from biological sex
- There are two main factors to gender: gender identity and gender expression
- Gender identity is the gender a person identifies as, while gender expression is the gender they present to the world
- Gender is not a binary; some people identify as genderqueer, meaning they don't identify as male or female
- Gender expression can vary, and people may present as a different gender than they identify as
Sexual Orientation
- Sexual orientation is not dependent on a person's sex or gender
- Whom a person is sexually attracted to can vary, and may not align with their gender identity or expression
- There can be a difference between whom a person is attracted to and whom they have sex with
- Sexual orientation is not a choice, and discrimination based on sexual orientation is socially dysfunctional
Gender Roles and Expectations
- Society gives people messages about how they should behave and think based on their gender
- Gender roles are the expectations of proper behaviors, attitudes, and activities of males and females
- These roles are often limiting and can perpetuate discrimination
- Boys are taught to be aggressive, tough, and dominant, while girls are taught to be soft, emotional, and submissive
- Women are often undervalued and underpaid in society, and face discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination and Segregation
- Discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation is prevalent in society
- Discrimination can take many forms, including restrictions on rights, social isolation, and violence
- Understanding the sources of discrimination is key to creating a more welcoming and inclusive society
Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
- Sex, gender, and sexual orientation are connected but distinct concepts
- The media often portrays gender and sexual orientation as a simple binary, but there is more complexity to this picture
Sex
- A person's sex is their biological, chromosomal makeup (male or female)
- However, even sex is not just a binary; intersex people are born with one or three or more sex chromosomes, or with both male and female sex characteristics
Gender
- Gender is a social construction, separate from biological sex
- There are two main factors to gender: gender identity and gender expression
- Gender identity is the gender a person identifies as, while gender expression is the gender they present to the world
- Gender is not a binary; some people identify as genderqueer, meaning they don't identify as male or female
- Gender expression can vary, and people may present as a different gender than they identify as
Sexual Orientation
- Sexual orientation is not dependent on a person's sex or gender
- Whom a person is sexually attracted to can vary, and may not align with their gender identity or expression
- There can be a difference between whom a person is attracted to and whom they have sex with
- Sexual orientation is not a choice, and discrimination based on sexual orientation is socially dysfunctional
Gender Roles and Expectations
- Society gives people messages about how they should behave and think based on their gender
- Gender roles are the expectations of proper behaviors, attitudes, and activities of males and females
- These roles are often limiting and can perpetuate discrimination
- Boys are taught to be aggressive, tough, and dominant, while girls are taught to be soft, emotional, and submissive
- Women are often undervalued and underpaid in society, and face discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination and Segregation
- Discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation is prevalent in society
- Discrimination can take many forms, including restrictions on rights, social isolation, and violence
- Understanding the sources of discrimination is key to creating a more welcoming and inclusive society
Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
- Sex, gender, and sexual orientation are connected but distinct concepts
- The media often portrays gender and sexual orientation as a simple binary, but there is more complexity to this picture
Sex
- A person's sex is their biological, chromosomal makeup (male or female)
- However, even sex is not just a binary; intersex people are born with one or three or more sex chromosomes, or with both male and female sex characteristics
Gender
- Gender is a social construction, separate from biological sex
- There are two main factors to gender: gender identity and gender expression
- Gender identity is the gender a person identifies as, while gender expression is the gender they present to the world
- Gender is not a binary; some people identify as genderqueer, meaning they don't identify as male or female
- Gender expression can vary, and people may present as a different gender than they identify as
Sexual Orientation
- Sexual orientation is not dependent on a person's sex or gender
- Whom a person is sexually attracted to can vary, and may not align with their gender identity or expression
- There can be a difference between whom a person is attracted to and whom they have sex with
- Sexual orientation is not a choice, and discrimination based on sexual orientation is socially dysfunctional
Gender Roles and Expectations
- Society gives people messages about how they should behave and think based on their gender
- Gender roles are the expectations of proper behaviors, attitudes, and activities of males and females
- These roles are often limiting and can perpetuate discrimination
- Boys are taught to be aggressive, tough, and dominant, while girls are taught to be soft, emotional, and submissive
- Women are often undervalued and underpaid in society, and face discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination and Segregation
- Discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation is prevalent in society
- Discrimination can take many forms, including restrictions on rights, social isolation, and violence
- Understanding the sources of discrimination is key to creating a more welcoming and inclusive society
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Description
This quiz explores the complex connections between sex, gender, and sexual orientation, debunking common binary myths and delving into the multiple factors that shape a person's identity.
