Linguistic Definitions of Sex and Gender Flashcards
1
Q
Define what “Sex” means in terms of relating to if someone is a man or a woman
A
The term is used to refer to biological facts about men and women
2
Q
What is an example of a biological fact about men and women relating to the definition of “Sex”?
A
Women have a womb and Men do not.
3
Q
What does Gender mean when talking about Grammar?
A
Particular grammatical markings which show if a noun is feminine or masculine or not
4
Q
What is a good thing for being English in terms of the Gender relating to Grammar thing?
A
It does not apply to English
5
Q
Define Gender
A
The characteristics we expect from people based on their sex
