Unit 4 topic 1- gender

Question 1

sex

Answer 1

individuals biological characteristics, determined by X and Y chromosomes

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

individual social and cultural belief around
masculine and feminine identity

Question 3

sexual orientation

Answer 3

gender that one is attracted to

Question 4

Biological theory

Answer 4

1) biological sex determines gender role
2) sex and gender are determined to enhance species’ chance of survival- males and females with differing roles increase attractiveness to each other

Question 5

Cognitive theory (schema) Piaget

Answer 5

mental representation of an object idea or event forming an idea on gender. As you grow up interpretation becomes more depth

Question 6

Kohlbergs theory

Answer 6

Gender identity (2-3)
Gender stability (3-4)
Gender constancy (5+)

Question 7

Gender identity

Answer 7

ages 2-3, children recognise themselves as girl/boy based on appearance

Question 8

Gender stability

Answer 8

ages 3-4 children understand their sex will not change but others people might based on physical appearance (i.ei girl having short hair)

Question 9

Gender constancy

Answer 9

sex is fixed. May seek evidence through exploration of theirs and others genitals

Question 10

social learning theory for gender

Answer 10

see how others act towards gender, making learner form their ideas on gender (modelling)