sex and gender- gender

Question 1

what is sex

Answer 1

biological status as either male or female
determined by one pair of sex chromosomes xx female xy male
chromosomes infuence hormonal differences as well as differences in anatomy- reproductive organs body shape hair growth

Question 2

what is gender

Answer 2

refers to persons psychosocial status as either masculine or feminine
includes attitudes role and behvaiours associate being a man or being a woman- heavily influenced by socila norms and cultural expectations
gender is partyl environmentally determined and due to nurture
argument is because individuals sex innate and not assigned at birth but gender is assigned because it is a social construct eather than biological fact
gender fluid and open to change
person may become more masculine or more feminine depending on social context and the norms and expectations associated with it

Question 3

whats gender dysphoria

Answer 3

biological sex and gender identity correspond normally
biologically prescribed sex does not relfect the way they feel inside and the gender they identify themselves as being
some who experience this may choose to have gender reassignment surgery in order to bring their sexual identity in line with their gender identity

Question 4

what are sex role stereotypes

Answer 4

no biological reason why tasks should apply to either gender
sex role stereotypes set of shared expectations that people within a society of culture hold about what is acceptable or usual behaviour for men or women
expectations communicated or transmitted through society and may be reinforced by parents peers the media and other institutions
leads to sexist assumptions being formed such as idea woman will not have capacity to cope with position of high responsibility in workplace as she may become over emotional