sex and gender

Question 1

define sex and what is it determined by

Answer 1

this refers to the persons biological status as either being male or female

determined by: chromosomes, hormones, reproductive organs

Question 2

define gender
and what are these characteristics influenced by

Answer 2

gender refers to the individuals sense of being male or female and the possession of behavioral/personality characteristics assigned to a gender

• heavily influenced by social norms and cultural expectations

Question 3

define gender identity disorder

Answer 3

where an individual’s biological sex and gender do not correspond and these people experience gender dysphoria

Question 4

what do sex role stereotypes mean?

Answer 4

sex role stereotypes are a set of shared expectations that people within society hold about what is usual and desirable behaviours for males and females

Question 5

what are the stereotypes of males and females?

Answer 5

females = passive, emotional, nurturing
men = assertive, aggressive, tough

Question 6

how are stereotypes reinforced and by who?

Answer 6

reinforced by parents, peers, media, schools

example =
- boys and girls may be encourage to play with gender stereotypical toys

Question 7

what are the downsides of gender stereotypes? and example

Answer 7

likely to lead to sexist assumptions and negative assumptions for both men and women
e.g. management job women may be less likely to be selected as they are more emotional and have less logic than a man

Question 8

seavey et al 1975

Answer 8

• finish psych 205