Prelim Flashcards
⚫ is the biological aspect of ; maleness or femaleness
Sex
• is the social interpretation of sex; masculinity, femininity, etc.
Gender
• is the totality of our own experience of our sex and gender
Sexuality
•are chromosomal markers that distinguish females (XX) from male (XY) species
Sex chromosomes
• refers to individuals with composite genitals (possessing some characteristics of both male and female genitals.
Intersex
If the baby’s genitals appear to be a conglomerate of male and female organs, the condition is referred to as hermaphroditism now referred to as
intersexuality (1 in 1,500).
refers to our emotional and sexual attraction to a person.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
’ or’ ‘straight’ are people who are attracted to the opposite sex.
heterosexuals
’’, ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’ are people who are attracted to people of the same sex.
homosexual
’ are people who are attracted to both sexes, male or female.
bisexual’ or b * i’
refers to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
LGBT
is a social system where men primarily holds power in the political and the private spheres
Patriarchy
is the continuing series of social movement that aim to challenge the patriarchal society that creates these oppressive political structures, beliefs, and practices against women.
Feminism
is a system based on the control and oppression of women wherein they are perceived to be the weaker sex. It is a structure that upholds male supremacy in the law, at home, in the workplace, and in society.
Patriarchy
- A society often follows a patriarchal society where only men can inherit property and the family name.
patrilineal