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What is the BEST definition of gender?
- the physical differences between males and females
- the socially constructed distinctions between males and females
- who you are sexually attracted to
- being born with both male and female organs
Sex refers to the physical differences between males and females. Sexuality determines who you are sexually attracted to. Being intersex means being born with both male and female organs.
Sex refers to the physical differences between males and females. Sexuality determines who you are sexually attracted to. Being intersex means being born with both male and female organs.
Sex refers to the physical differences between males and females. Sexuality determines who you are sexually attracted to. Being intersex means being born with both male and female organs.
Sex refers to the physical differences between males and females. Sexuality determines who you are sexually attracted to. Being intersex means being born with both male and female organs.
You are proofreading a friend's paper about a famous woman scientist. Which sentence needs to be revised to avoid gender stereotyping?
- At that time, very few women pursued degrees in astrophysics.
- Surprisingly, even as a child, Stella had a talent for mathematics.
- Stella Grisham speaks at conferences all over the world.
- She is an inspiration to young girls interested in the sciences.
It is a gender stereotype that girls are bad at math. The other sentences are not stereotypes.
It is a gender stereotype that girls are bad at math. The other sentences are not stereotypes.
It is a gender stereotype that girls are bad at math. The other sentences are not stereotypes.
It is a gender stereotype that girls are bad at math. The other sentences are not stereotypes.
Sexuality affects all of the following EXCEPT which characteristic?
- self-esteem
- emotions
- personality
- integrity
Someone's particular choice about sexuality does not mean his or her integrity has been compromised or reduced. However, someone's self-esteem, emotions, and personality can all be directly influenced based on his or her life experiences via sexuality.
Someone's particular choice about sexuality does not mean his or her integrity has been compromised or reduced. However, someone's self-esteem, emotions, and personality can all be directly influenced based on his or her life experiences via sexuality.
Someone's particular choice about sexuality does not mean his or her integrity has been compromised or reduced. However, someone's self-esteem, emotions, and personality can all be directly influenced based on his or her life experiences via sexuality.
Someone's particular choice about sexuality does not mean his or her integrity has been compromised or reduced. However, someone's self-esteem, emotions, and personality can all be directly influenced based on his or her life experiences via sexuality.
In one traditional African culture, the men herd cattle, and the women plant and tend crops. What is this an example of?
- gender roles
- gender stereotypes
- sexuality
- transgender
Gender role refers to patterns of behavior, attitudes, and personality attributes that a particular culture traditionally considers feminine or masculine.
Gender role refers to patterns of behavior, attitudes, and personality attributes that a particular culture traditionally considers feminine or masculine.
Gender role refers to patterns of behavior, attitudes, and personality attributes that a particular culture traditionally considers feminine or masculine.
Gender role refers to patterns of behavior, attitudes, and personality attributes that a particular culture traditionally considers feminine or masculine.
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