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Sex and Gender Constructs

Sex and gender are crucial sociological concepts that differentiate biological attributes from social roles. Sex refers to the biological classification of individuals based on their chromosomes (XX for females, XY for males), while gender encompasses the societal expectations and behaviors associated with being male or female. Recognizing the fluidity of these constructs, including the existence of intersex individuals, highlights the complexity of human identity and the influence of societal norms on personal expression and identity formation.

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Sex and gender constructs are essential concepts in understanding human identity and social dynamics. Biological sex refers to the physical differences between males and females, while gender is a social construct that encompasses roles, behaviors, and identities shaped by cultural and societal infl...

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Biological Sex
The physical and physiological differences between male and female organisms.

Example: Males typically have XY chromosomes, while females have XX.

Gender Identity
An individual's personal sense of their gender, which may or may not align with their biological sex.

Example: A person assigned female at birth may identify as male.

Gender Roles
Socially constructed roles and behaviors that society considers appropriate for men and women.

Example: Traditionally, men are seen as breadwinners while women are caregivers.

Cultural Norms
The shared expectations and rules that guide behavior within a society.

Example: In some cultures, it is customary for women to wear dresses.

Non-binary
A gender identity that does not fit within the traditional binary of male and female.

Example: Someone who identifies as non-binary may use they/them pronouns.

Transgender
A term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Example: A transgender woman is someone assigned male at birth but identifies as female.

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Key Concepts

Biological SexGender IdentityGender RolesCultural Influences