5 challenges article

Question 1

Biological dimorphism

Answer 1

idea that sex is dimorphic system and outcome is based on which of the two sexes you belong to. in reality, its a mosaic of female- and male-typical features

Question 2

Hormones

Answer 2

Idea that there are ‘female’ and ‘male’ hormones, even though we all have them. also assumed that the levels of these hormones are genetically determined. In reality; levels are dynamic and can be influenced by social processes

Question 3

Psychological differences

Answer 3

Assumed to be very large but in reality not the case. again mostly gender mosaic

Question 4

Trans/non-binary

Answer 4

Implicit assumption that everyone accepts the label they receive at birth (male/female). Self-labeled gender and gender roles are necessary to understand how individuals process socialisations

Question 5

Development

Answer 5

Societal practicals contribute to tendencies of children to categorise themselves as either male/female.

Question 6

Howsepian’s comment

Answer 6

1. sex is distinguished between 2 for reproductive reasons. Adding more doesn’t add
2. Gender identity is not biological factor, only influenced by it. Heavily socially/psychologically influenced terms.
3. Human body doesn’t reflect sexual mosaicism. Genes differ greatly even if trait are in common
4. Sex based gene differences largely explain disease development and processes.

Claim: Important to make distinction between sex and gender to prevent ham

Question 7

Reilly’s comment

Answer 7

1. Masculinity and femininity are not mutually exclusive traits but distinct constructs.
2. More valid/new instrument should be used to measure (BSRI or PAQ)
3. Treating gender as continuous holds promise for the future of psychological research in range of areas.