Differentiate between sex and gender. Give an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


The student should indicate that sex refers to the physical features one is born with that determine their biological sex. Gender refers to the cultural and societal norms that are taught to children regarding appropriate behaviors for their sex. The student should also provide examples.

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a. accurately measuring the quantitative variables in order to maximize reliability and validity. b. when to introduce the experimental variable. c. not being sure if the observer has changed the world she is observing. d. a, b, and c are all correct

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In over half of pre-industrial societies, women supply ___________ of subsistence labor

a. under 10 percent b. 10 - 25 percent c. 26 - 50 percent d. over 50 percent

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When sports were first desegregated, the existence of "entry barriers" in top-level competitive sports in the U.S. created a situation in which

A. white athletes were always the best players on integrated teams. B. black athletes had better performance records than white athletes. C. black athletes sat on the bench more than they played. D. black athletes received higher salaries than white athletes.

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War is personality and mood-altering for combatants.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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