Biological theories attribute some aspects of masculinity and femininity to the differences between male and female bodies. Yet, the author of your textbook notes that biological differences between women and men are quite small and do not explain most behavioral differences. How should the relationship between biology and gender be understood?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Although researchers dispute the extent to which biology affects gender, virtually no one argues that biology is irrelevant. At the same time, it is also clear that biology does not direct or determine behaviors. Rather, biology and environmental factors work together in complex ways. For example, although men have far more testosterone, which contributes to muscle development, a physically inactive boy may not develop strong muscles, whereas a physically active girl may become quite muscular.
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