Sex and Gender Flashcards
1
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Sex
A
The biological differences between males and females including chromosomes, hormones and anatomy
2
Q
Gender
A
The psychological, social and cultural differences between boys/men and girl/women including attitudes, behaviour and social roles
3
Q
Sex-role stereotype
A
A set of beliefs and preconceived ideas about what is expected or appropriate for men and women in a given society or social group
4
Q
Gender dysphoria
A
When their biologically prescribed sex doesn’t reflect the way they feel inside and the gender they identify themselves as being
5
Q
What are the sex chromosomes for males
A
XY
6
Q
What are the sex chromosomes for females
A
XX
