Asked by Valeria Sanchez on May 20, 2024

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What are the differences between sex and gender?

Sex

Biologically based differences that determine whether one is male or female.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse individuals.

  • Analyze the differences between sex and gender and their influence on communication.
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Shubham KumarMay 20, 2024
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-Sex differences are biological.Only males can impregnate and only females can become pregnant,for example.
-Gender differences are based on learned behavior that is culturally associated with being a man or a woman.
-Gender is socially learned and reinforced characteristics that include one's biological sex and psychological characteristics.
-Gender role definitions are flexible,while sex differences are relatively fixed.