Sex and Gender Flashcards

Question

What are Gonads?

Answer 1

Reproductive organs that produce gametes (sex cells) and hormones. Ovaries and Testes.

Answer 2

Begins six weeks after conception

Answer 3

Gonads produce hormones and secrete them directly into the bloodstream: - Overaise produces estrogen and progestational compounds. - Testes produce androgen (testosterone)

Answer 4

Estrogen and Progestational compounds

Answer 5

Testosterone

Answer 6

The Wolffian ducts and the Mullerian ducts begin to differentiate into internal structures. Males → androgens stimulate the Wolffian ducts to develop into the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and ejaculatory ducts. The Mullerian-inhibiting substance (MIS) causes the Mullerian duct system to shrink and disappear in males. Females → in the absence of androgens, the foetus will develop female structures. The Mullerian ducts develop into the fallopian tubes, the uterus, and the inner third of the vagina, and the Wolffian duct system degenerates.

Answer 7

Until the gonads begin releasing hormones during the 6th week, the external genital tissues of male and female foetuses are undifferentiated. Depending on the presence or absence of a testosterone product known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). ales: DHT stimulates the labioscrotal swelling to become the scrotum and the genital tubercle and genital folds to differentiate into the glans and shaft of the penis Females: In the absence of testosterone and under the influence of DSS, the genital tubercle becomes the clitoris, the genital folds become the inner vaginal lips, and two sides of the labioscrotal swelling differentiate into the outer vaginal lips.

Answer 8

It describes people who possess biological attributes of both male and female sexes.

Answer 9

Ambiguous Genitalia: Hermaphrodite, tue hermaphrodite, pseudo hermaphrodite

Answer 10

1. biological sex 2. sexual orientation 3. gender identity 4. social gender roles

Answer 11

It is distinguished by an emotional, romantic, sexual or affectionate attraction to individuals of a particular sex. Reconigses heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual orientation, pansexual/omnisexual.

Answer 12

Simply how people behave in a sexual situation

Answer 13

A seven-point continuum to capture the spectrum of sexual orientation. 0 = exclusively heterosexual, 6 = exclusively homosexual, 3 = equal attraction to both sexes (bi-sexual).

Answer 14

- men and women typically claim to fall on the far ends of the scale. - however, women are also found between 2 and 5.

Answer 15

It gives a static label of sexual orientation. Placement on the scale can vary, and it is better observed through patterns across the lifespan. Categories are vague → What is "incidental attraction."

Answer 16

Unhappy heterosexual experiences cause a person to become homosexual. This is reflected in statements such as “all a lesbian needs is a good lay.”

Answer 17

Suggests homosexuality is the default choice for people who have not had satisfactory heterosexual relationships. No supporting research

Answer 18

Young men and women "become gay" because older homosexuals have seduced them or they have "caught it" from someone.

Answer 19

Implies that orientation is a choice. There is no supporting research.

Answer 20

Describes anti-homosexual attitudes, irrational fears of homosexual people and fear and loathing of homosexual feelings in oneself. Expressed through discrimination, violence, bullying, harassment, and marginalisation.

Answer 21

Lack of acceptance, ignorance traditional and rigid roles an extreme manifestation of cultural norms perceived threat to masculinity and gender role expectation denial of one on homosexual feelings.

Answer 22

There has been an increased acceptance to homosexuality. More exposure in the media is present