sex and gender Flashcards

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sex

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biological term which describes the biological idea of being male or female
different sexes diff chromosome , gene expression , hormone etc

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gender

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a social construct and allows indviduals to identify themselves as either being masculine or feminine influences behaviour , dress etc

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3
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you cannot choose your sex but

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can choose your gender

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4
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sex means their are uncontrollable internal workings whereas

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gender means that you have some control over how you present yourself

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5
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gender identity disorder occurs when

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a persons sex is not in accordance with their gender

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gender identity disorder resolvement

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a person may identify as transgender and undergo gender transitioning
- changes their sexual identity through changing their reproductive organs and hormone levels

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7
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the fact that majority of people view their sex and gender as

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being in a accordance may have led to the development of sex role stereotypes ie women in the kitchen

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