Sex and gender - AO1 Flashcards
What is sex?
The biological differences between males and females including chromosomes, hormones and anatomy
Due to nature
What are hormonal differences influenced by?
Chromosomes and lead to differences in anatomy, reproductive organs, body shape, hair growth
What is gender?
Psychological, social and cultural differences between boys/men, girls/women including attitudes, behaviours and social roles
Due to nuture
What does gender depend on?
The social context they are in because they are assigned not fixed
A person can become “more masculine” and “more feminine”
What is gender dysphoria?
Gender identity does not correspond with their sex
What is sex role stereotype?
A set of beliefs and preconcieved ideas about what is expected or appropriate for men ad women in a given society or social group
How are sex role sterotypes communicated?
Throughout society and may be reinforced by parents, peers, the media
