Given what we know about intersex variation, which statement regarding gender and sex is true?

A) Gender is socially constructed, but the sex binary is a biological fact.
B) Sex is socially constructed, but gender is determined biologically.
C) Both gender and sex are socially constructed and socially enforced.
D) Deviation from the gender binary is a treatable medical problem.


Answer: C

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