Sex and Gender

Question 1

what is meant by sex

Answer 1

Sex = The biological classifications of male (XY) and female (XX), determined at conception when a sperm fertilises an egg. It is physical and fixed.

Question 2

What is meant by gender

Answer 2

Gender = A psychological term - whether an individual identifies as masculine, feminine or androgynous. It is psychological, flexible and socially constructed.

Question 3

Meaning of masculinity

Answer 3

Masculinity = A set of traits, behaviours or roles associated with being male, such as being aggressive, going out to work, playing football.

Question 4

Meaning of femininity

Answer 4

Femininity = A set of traits, behaviours or roles associated with being female, such as being sensitive, staying at home to care for children, playing with dolls.

Question 5

what is meant by androgyny

Answer 5

Androgyny = A type of gender where an individual shows high levels of both masculine and feminine traits.

Question 6

what is meant by gender dysphoria

Answer 6

Gender Dysphoria = A psychiatric condition listed in the DSM-5, where there is a mismatch between an individual’s biological sex and their gender identity.