Chapter 6: Gender & Sexuality Flashcards
what is one of the few things that still divide gender?
Sport still divides gender
what is biological sex?
refers to the physical and physiological characteristics that define individuals as male, female, or intersex.
Biological sex is assigned at birth based on visible traits, including genitalia and secondary sex characteristics.
what is gender identity?
how you see yourself
It’s about how you identify and understand your own gender, which may or may not match the sex you were assigned at birth (like being assigned “male” or “female” when you were born).
what is sexual orientation?
refers to a person’s emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to others
what is gender expression?
how you express yourself
the way you show your gender to the world, almost like expressing yourself through clothing and style.
What exists more in the world now, in terms of gender?
We exist in a world now where gender expression is very fluid - more blending of feminine elements.
what is biological determinism?
who you are and how you act is mainly decided by whether you’re a boy or a girl when you’re born. (social behavior is explained by biology).
What does biological determinism focus on?
Biological sex sets strict rules for how you should behave and what roles you should take in society
And that we are taught to act a certain way based on social “norms”.
What does biological determinism believe?
Social behavior is explained/determined by human biology.
What is social constructionism?
In society, we collectively agree on certain ideas, shaping what we see as “normal” or “real” even if these are not absolute truths, influencing our actions and thoughts.
Understanding this lets us support people expressing their gender freely, beyond traditional norms. This leads to a more inclusive and accepting society for everyone, no matter their gender identity.
what does social construction believe about social behaviors’?
Social behavior is taught and learned. how we perceive gender roles or societal expectations around success and achievement are social constructs.
what differs over time and place?
Social construction differs over time and place because it is influenced by the unique historical, cultural, and societal contexts of a particular period and location.
what are the traditional ideas of masculinity?
Tough and aggressive are the traditional ideas of masculinity, or other ideas that take more skill like surfing.
How can masculinity be exhibited by women?
dressing in suits or bowties. Ex: female lawyer in a pant suit
how has femininity in sport traditionally seen?
Femininity in sport has traditionally been seen as wearing tight, fitting clothing, showing skin, portraying a set of skills like flexibility. Usually an emphasis on appearance.
