Topic 3 DQ 2
The weekly readings describe how psychologists define the terms “sex’ and “gender” as
two distinctly different concepts. Explain how psychologists define “sex.” Explain how
psychologists define “gender.” Why is it important to understand the difference between
the terms and how distinguishing between the two help psychologists learn more about
human behavior?
Contrary to popular assumption, gender and sex are not the same thing. It is compared between
gender inequality and discrimination based on gender. Sexual and reproductive characteristics
between men and women are referred to as gender differences. Although they are not the same,
gender and sexual orientation are frequently confused. While sex refers to a person's physical
traits, with males having a penis and females having a vagina, gender refers to a person's
interior feelings of being either male or female. Sexual expression and biological elements
differ regardless of whether it is classified as female or male. Women, girls, boys, men, and
transgender persons all have roles, vocabulary, behaviors, and identities that are socially
constructed according to their gender. According to the social development theory, young
children pick up on gender identity through observing and imitating others. To be clear, the
like. Parents would encourage a kid if he played football like his father did. But if he started
playing with dolls and makeup like his sister, his parents would discipline him. These activities
help kids define their gender identities. The boy will believe that women can do housework if
the mother cooks and cleans. This exemplifies how gender identity creation negatively impacts
the future. Gender is a product of society. Males and females may differ biologically, but they
nevertheless have equal rights in society because there are no obligations that are just
applicable to one gender (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2019).
Sex refers to the biological differences that exist between males and females. Because
males and females have varying quantities of these hormones, hormones such as
testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone can distinguish a male from a female
(Newman, 2018). The two sexes are also distinguished by genetics. XX
chromosomes are found in females, while XY chromosomes are found in males
(Grison & Gazzaniga, 2019).
Gender refers to the masculine and female qualities that an individual
develops in reaction to their surroundings. Gender is influenced by
cultural norms, rules, relationships, media, peers, and family
(Newman, 2018). Gender is a variable that can be altered. Gender
schemas split society into masculine and feminine categories, and how we
act determines whether we are more masculine or feminine, based on
social expectations, qualities, interests, and feelings (Grison &
Gazzaniga, 2019).
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga,
M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York,
NY: Norton & Company, Inc.
The weekly readings describe how psychologists define the terms “sex’ and “gender” as
two distinctly different concepts. Explain how psychologists define “sex.” Explain how
psychologists define “gender.” Why is it important to understand the difference between
the terms and how distinguishing between the two help psychologists learn more about
human behavior?
Contrary to popular assumption, gender and sex are not the same thing. It is compared between
gender inequality and discrimination based on gender. Sexual and reproductive characteristics
between men and women are referred to as gender differences. Although they are not the same,
gender and sexual orientation are frequently confused. While sex refers to a person's physical
traits, with males having a penis and females having a vagina, gender refers to a person's
interior feelings of being either male or female. Sexual expression and biological elements
differ regardless of whether it is classified as female or male. Women, girls, boys, men, and
transgender persons all have roles, vocabulary, behaviors, and identities that are socially
constructed according to their gender. According to the social development theory, young
children pick up on gender identity through observing and imitating others. To be clear, the
like. Parents would encourage a kid if he played football like his father did. But if he started
playing with dolls and makeup like his sister, his parents would discipline him. These activities
help kids define their gender identities. The boy will believe that women can do housework if
the mother cooks and cleans. This exemplifies how gender identity creation negatively impacts
the future. Gender is a product of society. Males and females may differ biologically, but they
nevertheless have equal rights in society because there are no obligations that are just
applicable to one gender (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2019).
Sex refers to the biological differences that exist between males and females. Because
males and females have varying quantities of these hormones, hormones such as
testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone can distinguish a male from a female
(Newman, 2018). The two sexes are also distinguished by genetics. XX
chromosomes are found in females, while XY chromosomes are found in males
(Grison & Gazzaniga, 2019).
Gender refers to the masculine and female qualities that an individual
develops in reaction to their surroundings. Gender is influenced by
cultural norms, rules, relationships, media, peers, and family
(Newman, 2018). Gender is a variable that can be altered. Gender
schemas split society into masculine and feminine categories, and how we
act determines whether we are more masculine or feminine, based on
social expectations, qualities, interests, and feelings (Grison &
Gazzaniga, 2019).
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga,
M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York,
NY: Norton & Company, Inc.
