Sex And Gender

Question 1

Sex

Answer 1

A biological term that tells us whether an individual is male or female

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

A psychological term that tells us whether an individual is masculine, feminine or androgynous

Question 3

Masculinity

Answer 3

A gender term associated with male traits/roles

Question 4

Femininity

Answer 4

A gender term associated with female traits/roles

Question 5

Androgyny

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Chromosome

Answer 6

A part of a cell that contains genetic information

Question 7

Hormone

Answer 7

A chemical produced by the body that affects cells and organs

Question 8

Evolution

Answer 8

A process by which species adapt to their environment in order to survive and reproduce.

Question 9

Oedipus complex

Answer 9

A conflict that occurs when boys unconsciously desire their mother but fear their father finding out

Question 10

Electra complex

Answer 10

A conflict that occurs when girls unconsciously desire their fathers but worry about losing their mother’s love

Question 11

Applications

Answer 11

• Equal opportunities for the sexes
• Equal opportunities in education
• Equal opportunities in work