Exam #1: Section 3: Gender Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Sex?
A
Biological and physical char.
acteristics that define men and women(anatomy, chromosomes, hormones)
2
Q
What is the definition of Gender?
A
Roles, behaviors, and activities that a given society/culture considers appropriate for men and women
3
Q
What is the definition of social construction?
A
Gender is determined by culture
4
Q
What is the definition of biological essentialism?
A
Gender is hardwired into people’s biology
5
Q
Reading: Pink Brain, Blue Brain: “What side of the biological essentialism/social construction debate does Eliot support?
A
Social construct
Biological plays a role, but a social construct of gender and culture has a bigger effect
