Explain the difference between sex and gender.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Sex: anatomical or other biological differences between males and females that originate in genetic differences. Gender: behavioral differences between males and females that are culturally based and socially learned. Gender includes gender roles: the attitudes and behaviors that are considered appropriately “masculine” or “feminine” in a particular culture.
KEY: Learning Objective: 10.1: Distinguish among sex, gender, and sexuality.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Concepts of Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
Difficulty Level: Easy

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