Gender And Sex

Question 1

What is sex

Answer 1

The biological differences between males and females including chromosomes, hormones and anatomy

Question 2

What is gender

Answer 2

The psychological and cultural differences between males and females including attitudes, behaviours and social roles. Can be masculine or feminine

Question 3

What is gender identity dysphoria

Answer 3

When a person’s biological sex does not reflect their gender identity and how they feel inside

Question 4

What are sex-role stereotypes

Answer 4

A set of beliefs and preconceived ideas about what is gender appropriate for males and females in a given society

Question 5

Outline Bin et al’s study

Answer 5

Aim: to find out if new parents stereotype their babies
Method: parents were asked to describe their new babies within 24 hours of baby being born
Results: parents of baby boys described their babies as being alert and strong, baby girls described as soft and delicate
Conclusion: parents stereotype their children from a very early stage despite no stereotypical behaviour being shown