Gender - Role of Chromosomes and Hormones

Question 1

REDUCTIONIST

Answer 1

reducing gender into hormones an edchromosomes only can be argued to be reductionist

better explanation: cognitive,gender schema takes into account ppls experiences which means gender dependant on culture and upbringing
changes in cognition-focus of psychodynamic. highlights importance of childhood experiences and acknowledges maturation.

Question 2

RESEARCH SUPPORT

Answer 2

Wang et al 2000.

-277 male participants with hypogonadism= condition where male does not produce enough testosterone.

180 days of therapy.found: significantly higher levels of muscle and strength.improved levels of libido,sexual functions and mood.

Question 3

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

+ COUNTERPOINT

Answer 3

helps treat medical conditions caused by changes to sex hormone levels.PMS causes high irritability, dizziness and extreme headaches. being diagnosed by nhs can help control mood swings.therfore improving quality of life

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RODIN 1992. object, PMS is a social constrct
encourages sterotypes of women being hysterical.contrastingly,men anger= stressed out.

negative outweigh benefits

Question 4

Pathologising gender

Answer 4

Fluctuating levels of female sex hormones cause PMS.
NHS treatment to control these mood swings and physical symptoms are available.

Rodin

PMS is a social construct. No biological basis. Used to encourage stereotype of irrational woman.