Sex and Gender

Question 1

Sex ;)

Answer 1

Biological differences between males and females, e.g. chromosomes, hormones, anatomy

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

Psychological and cultural differences between males and females including attitudes, behaviours and social roles
Learned concept and able to change

Question 3

Gender identity disorder :(

Answer 3

(Dysphoria)
Biological sex doesn’t match gender identity
May have gender reassignment surgery and be trans

Question 4

Sex-role stereotypes

Answer 4

Shared expectations that people hold about what is acceptable behaviour for males and females
May be reinforced by parents, peers and the media
Many aren’t true and can lead to sexist assumptions