Asked by anessa taylor on May 09, 2024

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Which of the following terms refers to the socially influenced characteristics by which people define men and women?

A) schema
B) gender
C) sexual orientation
D) Y chromosome

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, often considered in the context of social and cultural differences rather than biological ones.

Socially Influenced

Being affected or shaped by the social forces and the presence of others in one's environment.

  • Acknowledge the biological roots of sex variations and the social structuring of gender.
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kristina howellMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The term that refers to the socially influenced characteristics by which people define men and women is gender. A schema refers to a mental model or framework that helps people organize and interpret information. Sexual orientation refers to a person's romantic and sexual attraction to individuals of a certain gender(s), while the Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans that typically determines male biological sex.