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Sex
refers to the biological and anatomical differences between females and males.
Sexual orientation
refers to an individual’s preference for emotional–sexual relationships with members of the different sex (heterosexuality), the same sex (homosexuality), or both (bisexuality).
Homophobia
refers to extreme prejudice and sometimes discriminatory actions directed at gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and others who are perceived as not being heterosexual.
Sexism
is the subordination of one sex, usually female, based on the assumed superiority of the other sex.
Patriarchy
is a hierarchical system of social organization in which cultural, political, and economic structures are controlled by men.
Matriarchy
is a hierarchical system of social organization in which cultural, political, and economic structures are controlled by women.
Objectification
is the process of treating people as if they were objects or things, not human beings.
“second shift”
describes the labor performed at home in addition to the paid work performed in the formal sector.
“the sandwich generation”
a generation of people (usually in their 30s or 40s) who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.
