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gender is the social elaboration of biological sex. Not surprisingly, social norms for heterosexual coupling and care of any resulting children are closely intertwined with gender. But that is far from the full story. Gender builds on biological sex, but it exaggerates biological difference, and
Biological theories define gender as biologically tied to sex and distinctive hormones, brain structures, and genitalia typify each sex. Psychological theories emphasize the internal psychological processes triggered by early childhood experiences with one’s body and interpersonal interactions with pri-mary caregivers.
For most people, their biological sex corresponds to their gender. However, for some individuals, the two do not correspond, and these people experience gender dysphoria (sometimes referred to as gender identity disorder), where their gender identify does not match their biological sex. In
1.1.3. What is a Psychology of Gender? Before we can define gender, we must understand the meaning of sex. Though sex and gender are sometimes used interchangeably in everyday language, they have distinct meanings in the scientific contexts of collecting data and conducting research. Sex refers to the biological, anatomical aspects of an ...
Learning Objectives. Students who read this chapter should be able to do the following: Explain central terminology 1.1 in the study of sex and gender. Evaluate how culture, 1.2 gender identity, and sexual orientation shape the experience and expression of sex and gender.
1 sty 2016 · Nature and nurture are commonly seen as opposing forces, when, in reality, they work in concert, and our environments influence our biological processes. Due to historical factors, current research into how gender identity is shaped primarily focuses on the effects of hormones on neurobiology.
1 wrz 2005 · The term gender is becoming more common in scientific publications to describe biological variation traditionally assigned to sex, and this nonspecific language merits a standardized approach. Increasingly, researchers are becoming aware of the appropriate use of the terms sex vs. gender.
