Sex and Gender Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is sex?
A
Persons biological status as either male or female
Determined by set of chromosomes
2
Q
What do chromosomes do?
A
Influence hormonal differences and differences in anatomy
3
Q
What are the chromosomes for males and females?
A
Male - XY
Female - XX
4
Q
What is gender?
A
Persons psychological status as either masculine or feminine
Heavily influenced by social norms and cultural expectations
5
Q
What is gender dysphoria?
A
Persons biologically prescribed sex does not reflect the way they feel inside and the gender they identify as being.
6
Q
What are sex-role stereotypes?
A
A set of shared expectations that people within a society or culture hold about what is acceptable or usual for a man and woman
