Sex and Gender

Question 1

The biological characteristics that define humans as male, female, or intersex

Answer 1

Sex

Question 2

A social and cultural construct that refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and expectations society considers appropriate for men, woman, and non-binary people

Answer 2

Gender

Question 3

Difference between sex and gender

Answer 3

Sex is biologically determined and gender is how individuals identify themselves and how they are perceived in society

Question 4

An individual’s personal sense of their own gender may or may not align with their sex

Answer 4

Gender identity

Question 5

Common Gender Identites

Answer 5

Male, female, transgender, non-binary, genderqueers, and others

Question 6

How individuals outwardly express their gender identity through their clothes behavior hairstyle voice and other forms of presentation may not conform to traditional gender norms

Answer 6

Gender Expression

Question 7

Overlapping or intersecting social identities. Race Gender, sexual orientation

Answer 7

Intersectionality

Question 8

A woman of color faces both racial and gender discrimination this is an example of?

Answer 8

Intersectionality

Question 9

Assuming that woman are naturally more nuturing and better suited for care giving roles while men are more suited for leadership or technical roles

Answer 9

Gender stereotyping

Question 10

What do gender stereotyping woman result in

Answer 10

being overlooked for promotions to leadership or being funneled into support roles regardless of their actual skills or career aspirations

Question 11

The persistent wage gap between different genders woman on average earn less than men for the same work

Answer 11

Pay Inequity

Question 12

Unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical harassment of sexual nature

Answer 12

Sexual Harassment

Question 13

Invisible Barrier that prevents woman and other marginalized genders from advancing to higher level positions with in an organization regardless of qulifcations or achievenment

Answer 13

Glass Ceiling

Question 14

Woman might receive feedback that is more focused on their communication style or likeability rather than actual work performance

Answer 14

Gender Bias

Question 15

Regularly Audit compensation practices ensure all employees regardless of gender are paid equitably for their work

Answer 15

Ensure Pay Equity

Question 16

Career mentorship and sponsorship specifically aimed at advancing women transgender and non-binary into leadership roles addressing the glass ceiling actively promoting qualified candied from underrepresented groups

Answer 16

Support Career Advacement