Finals 2 Flashcards
Generally refers to the anatomical and biological
characteristics and differences between males
and females.
SEX
The behaviors that a person engages in that are
directly related to their anatomical and biological
characteristics and the process of reproduction.
SEX ROLES
A person’s awareness and sense of self-based on
their sex and sex roles.
SEX IDENTITY.
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The behaviors and characteristics that a culture
deems appropriate for females and males.
GENDER
The degree to which a person adopts the gender
specific behaviors ascribed by their culture.
GENDER ROLES
A person’s awareness and sense of self based on
their gender or gender role.
GENDER IDENTITY.
The behaviors that a person engages in that are
directly related to their anatomical and biological
characteristics and the process of reproduction.
GENDER STEREOTYPES.
(a person’s gender identity is different
from the sex assigned at birth)
transgender
(not
identifying strictly as either and only male or
female
nonbinary
“third gender”
Germany,
Austria, Australia, New Zealand, India, Canada,
Portugal, Taiwan, and the United States
Referred to the degree to which a culture will foster,
encourage, or maintain differences between males and
females.
MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY
