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Sex

Biological differences between males and females.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations.

Sexual Dimorphism

Physical differences between sexes.

Intersex

Individuals with both male and female traits.

Cisgender

Gender identity matches birth sex.

Performative Nature of Gender

Gender is expressed through actions.

Gender Fluidity

Identity is not fixed; it can change.

Gender Identity vs. Expression

Internal experience vs. outward behavior.

Gender Continuum

Gender exists beyond binary categories.

Masculinity & Femininity

Ideas vary by culture.

Arapesh

A society where both genders are cooperative.

Mundugumor

A society where both genders are aggressive.

Tchambuli

A society where men are emotional and women are dominant.

Hijras

Religious roles in India that face discrimination.

Two-Spirits

Alternative gender identities in Indigenous North America.

Gender Stratification

Unequal distribution of power and access to resources.

Women in Education

Women face barriers in education.

Women in Employment

Women face barriers in employment.

Son Preference

Sex-selective abortion practices in India and China.

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWG2S)

Red Dress Day honors victims of violence.

Honor Killings

Cultural violence against women.

Violence Against Men

Underreported intimate partner violence.

Cultural Perspectives of Sexuality

Sexuality is defined by culture, not just biology.

Dani (New Guinea)

A culture with limited sexual expression.

Ju/’hoansi (Southern Africa)

A culture where sexual exploration is normal.

Mati (Suriname)

A culture with fluid relationships.

Machismo (Nicaragua)

Concept of male dominance in sexuality.

Hostess Clubs in Japan

Establishments that reinforce corporate masculinity.

Mexican Gay Migration

LGBTQ+ individuals seeking freedom abroad.

Gender Norms

Culturally influenced expectations of behavior for genders.

Queer Theory

Explores the social construction of sexual identities.

Heteronormativity

Assumption that heterosexuality is the norm.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power.

Sexual Orientation

A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others.

Gender Roles

Expected behaviors and attitudes based on one's gender.

Transgender

Individuals whose gender identity differs from their birth sex.

Intersectionality

How various social identities overlap.

LGBTQ+

A community representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.

Androgyny

A blending of male and female characteristics.

Sexual Rights

The rights of individuals to have control over their sexuality.

Gender Nonconformity

Not adhering to society's gender norms.

Binary Gender System

Categorization of gender into two distinct forms.