WEEK TEN: GENDER Flashcards
what is biological sex?
Biological categories determined by genetics
Primary and secondary sex characteristics
an influence on infants even before they are born. Biological sex usually determines gender
what is intersex?
people who are born with characteristics that do not fit the binary notion of male or female
what is gender?
determined by socialization and the roles that the individual adopts
Societal expectations and stereotypes that we place on people often based on their sex characteristics
what is gender expression?
how we demonstrate our gender in our behaivours, mannerism, and our outward appearance
what is gender identity?
a person’s internal, deeply sense of their gender
what is cisgender?
gender identity is the same as biological sex
what is transgender?
people whose gender identity is different from their biological sex
what is non-binary?
people who do not identify exclusively as male or female and therefore defines themselves outside these binary terms
what is gender role norms?
noramitve expectations for males and females that are applied to individuals everyday behaviour
what is gender stereotypes?
broad generalized judgements of the activities, attitudes, skills and characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females in each culture
what is gender typing?
the process where young children acquire the characteristic and attitudes that are considered appropriate for males and females
what is androgyny?
the gender identity of those who are high on both masculine and feminine characteristics
what are three perspectives on gender identity development?
- Biological explanations
Genetics, hormones, and brain structure may influence an individual’s gender identity - Cognitive-development explanations
Gender identity emerges as children develop cognitively and learn to categorize themselves and others into gender categories - Contextual explanations
Social and cultural factors play a significant role in shaping gender identity.
