sex and gender Flashcards
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sex KW
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the biological differences between males and females including chromosomes, hormones and anatomy
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gender KW
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The psychological and cultural differences between males and females including attitudes, behaviours and social roles
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sex role stereotypes KW
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A set of beliefs and preconceived ideas about what is expected or appropriate for males and females in an given society
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about sex
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- it is determined by different chromosomes which then influence hormonal differences such as testosterone and peoples anatomy such as reproductive organs, body shape and hair growth
- completely nature , caused by heredity
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about gender
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- is a persons psychological status whether they are masculine or feminine
- includes attitudes,roles and behaviours we associate with being male or female
- created by nurture by the environment
- people who go through sex change are referred to as going through gender reassignment surgery because they can not change their sex as it is innate at birth
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gender identity disorder
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- when a persons gender doesn’t correspond to their sex
- refers to how we feel and identify ourselves as
- many peoples gender and sex correspond ( males feeling masculine
- when they don’t it can lead to gender reassignment surgery
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about sex role stereotypes
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- about what behaviour is expected for those of a particular sex
- this can been created and communicated through society and reinforced by parents, peers, the media and schools etc
- we learn how to behave according to our sex from what is created in society and reinforced to us ( social learning theory )
- EX women are overemotional and men are competitive
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what research supports the social learning theory of gender?
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- smith and Lloyd
- Furnham and farragher
