Gender & Sexuality Flashcards
What is sex? /2(5)
biological characteristics that distinguish people
focuses on anatomical differences related to:
- reproduction
- hormones
- chromosomes
- physiological components
What are the main categories of sex? /3
female
male
intersex
What is intersex?
bodies have both male and female characteristics
What is transsexual? /4
people who are born as one identifiable sex but experience an identity that is inconsistent with that assigned sex
undergo surgical modifications
hormonal interventions
wish to become the other sex
What is gender? /2
reflection of the social, cultural, and psychological traits
behaviours connected with being masculine or feminine
What are gender roles? /4
society’s expectations of how males and females should behave (socially defined)
socialization is the main determinant of gendered behaviour
defined differently depending on the culture
change over time
ex. men are stronger/taller, women can give birth
What is the gendered role in Canada? /2
EXAMPLE
at formal events, men must wear a suit
skirts or feminine clothing would not be an acceptable option
What is transgendered? /2
umbrella term for anyone whose gender identity is incongruous with the sex they were assigned at birth
the word “trans” is often favoured in the LGBTQ+ community
What is cisgendered? /2
individual’s experience of gender agrees with the sex assigned at birth
often abbreviated to simply “cis”
What is Two-Spirit? /2
individuals who possess qualities or fulfill roles of many genders
traditionally used by Indigenous peoples
What is sexuality? /6
particular kind of social interaction in which we express ourselves as sexual beings
encompasses both the biological and the social
biological, emotional, and social aspects
complex and rich area of human experience
as much variation as any other cultural norm
changes over time and across cultures
What is sexual orientation?
reflection of a person’s preference for sexual partners
What is heterosexual?
people who are sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
What is homosexual?
people who are sexually attracted to people of the same sex
What is bisexual?
people who are sexually attracted to people of either sex
What is asexual?
people who are not sexually attracted to people of either sex
How do you measure sexual orientation (In Canada)? /2
behaviour - partner(s) are the same or of opposite sex
self-identification - asking to define their sexual identification
Are children socialized to behave according to their assigned gender? /2
Yes
Toys are an example of gender socialization
What does patriarchal mean?
arranged to benefit men more than women
What is sexism? /2
prejudice and discrimination against women
result of patriarchy
What proves sexism and patriarchy in society? /4
women generally earn less than men in the labour market
women typically do more housework
women are more likely to be victims of violence
women are underrepresented in STEM
How are men and women perceived in the media? /5
prevalence of male lead characters
storylines center on male characters
female actors are often casted in supporting roles (love interest)
women are twice as likely than men to be seen in sexually explicit scenes
male characters more likely to be seen as violent
What consequences does the media have on gender roles? /2
reinforce gender stereotypes
contribute to gender inequality
What is gender inequality? /2
women are negatively affected by structural inequality
men benefit from the current social structure
