M3: The Gift of Gender, Sex and Sexuality

Question 1

__ is either of the two main categories in which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.

Answer 1

Sex

Question 2

elements given in human chromosomes, sexual organs, hormones, innate tendencies

Answer 2

biological nature

Question 3

either of the two sexes (male and female), especially when considered with reference to social & cultural differences rather than biological ones

Answer 3

Gender

Question 4

refers to learned roles, expectations tied up with the feminine & the masculine, culture- and time-bound

Answer 4

gender

Question 5

thus, the term ___: denoting or relating to a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex

Answer 5

transgender

Question 6

capacity for sexual feelings, person’s sexual orientation or preference

Answer 6

Sexuality

Question 7

a person’s sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted; the fact of being heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual

Answer 7

sexual orientation

Question 8

represents: ability to: penetrate, explore, & dig deeper into the meaning of things that would fill the vacuum of human life

Answer 8

male penis

Question 9

represents: ability to: welcome, give birth/life, warmth, & nurturance to the humanity of life

Answer 9

female vagina

Question 10

____ indicates larger brain: males think more deeply & use their reasoning more than women (supposedly the decision-maker); women are known to be more ___

Answer 10

larger skull of male
intuitive

Question 11

____ in male indicates ‘carry angle,’ supporting even their longer arms: males can carry heavier loads than their female counterpart

Answer 11

wider & higher shoulders

Question 12

male arms being longer indicates ____

Answer 12

ability to hug on the outside
males must protect the female from the outside (mostly from physical hurt/violence)

Question 13

female arms shorter indicates___

Answer 13

ability to hug on the inside
females must protect the male on the inside (mostly from emotional hurt)

Question 14

males have larger lungs than—females can experience ___ during physical exercise or activity/work

Answer 14

earlier shortness of breath

Question 15

the smaller lungs of females, however, has greater capacity for abdominal expansion such as is during ___

Answer 15

pregnancy

Question 16

the females’ longer torso, wider pelvis, more pronounced oblique slant of femur & shorter legs
indicate:

Answer 16

they are designed for carrying a baby in the womb

Question 17

___is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Answer 17

Gender Equality

Question 18

____is a political concept that emphasizes equality between genders

Answer 18

Gender Equality

Question 19

-typically defined as: women & men enjoying the same opportunities, rights & responsibilities within all areas of life

Answer 19

Gender Equality

Question 20

True or False
Gender Equality means that women and men should be treated exactly alike

Answer 20

False

*gender equality might mean that women & men should be treated equally, or differently

Question 21

Gender equality is achieved when:

Answer 21

• women & men enjoy the same rights & opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation & decision-making
• different behaviors, aspirations & needs of women & men are equally valued & favored

Question 22

___ is also known as gay marriage where two people of the same sex or gender enter into a civil or religious ceremony to marry

Answer 22

Same-sex marriage