Gender Flashcards
1
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Define Sex
A
Sex is an individual’s biological status. The chromosomes they have which influence hormonal and anatomical changes.
2
Q
Define Gender
A
A person’s psychological status. Their attitudes behaviours and roles. Determined by nurture as the environment and social norms/cultural expectations play an influential role.
3
Q
Define Gender Dysphoria
A
When there is a misalignment between an individual’s sex and gender
4
Q
Sex- Role stereotypes
A
A set of shared expectations that are held within a society that defines what behaviors are acceptable about how a specific gender behaves.
5
Q
How are Sex-Role stereotypes reinforced?
A
They can be reinforced by friends, family, peers the media and schools
