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    Why Do We Need A Sex/Gender Distinction?

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    The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. It states that sex is defined biologically based on chromosomes and genitalia, being male or female, while gender is more psychological and cultural, referring to levels of masculinity and femininity. It notes that gender is independent of sex - one can be biologically male but identify more with feminine traits. It also discusses how society often assumes gender based on sex, though they are separate concepts. The reading aims to increase understanding of this important distinction.

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    Why Do We Need A Sex/Gender Distinction?

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    The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. It states that sex is defined biologically based on chromosomes and genitalia, being male or female, while gender is more psychological and cultural, referring to levels of masculinity and femininity. It notes that gender is independent of sex - one can be biologically male but identify more with feminine traits. It also discusses how society often assumes gender based on sex, though they are separate concepts. The reading aims to increase understanding of this important distinction.

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    The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. It states that sex is defined biologically based on chromosomes and genitalia, being male or female, while gender is more psychological and cultural, referring to levels of masculinity and femininity. It notes that gender is independent of sex - one can be biologically male but identify more with feminine traits. It also discusses how society often assumes gender based on sex, though they are separate concepts. The reading aims to increase understanding of this important distinction.

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    Why Do We Need A Sex/Gender Distinction?

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    The document discusses the differences between sex and gender. It states that sex is defined biologically based on chromosomes and genitalia, being male or female, while gender is more psychological and cultural, referring to levels of masculinity and femininity. It notes that gender is independent of sex - one can be biologically male but identify more with feminine traits. It also discusses how society often assumes gender based on sex, though they are separate concepts. The reading aims to increase understanding of this important distinction.

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    TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY:

    Why Do We Need A Sex/Gender Distinction?

    Word count: = 533


    Minimum of 500 words

    What the three things that you significantly learned from the reading?

    Before reading the article, I used to lack knowledge about the big difference between sex and

    gender but after reading the article I learned that sex mostly pertains to the chromosomes and

    genitalia that being male and female, while gender on the other hand has more of an

    psychological and cultural rather roots than biological. It's more on if you are more feminine or

    masculine rather than male or female, you can be a male but still be more feminine and the other

    way around.

    I also learned that whatever your sex is, your gender is totally independent, it is assumed that

    sex also determines your masculinity or femininity which is wrong because sex only looks at the

    biological aspect while gender measure if you are masculine or feminine no matter what your sex

    is.

    Lastly, I learned that in the society we live in there is a pre-existing ideology that most people

    assume your gender based on your sex. I think that if your gender is already assumed by your

    sex, then it has no point because many of us are so used to sex-type stereotyping which we

    should give focus to so the future generation will be aware.

    What are the three things about the reading that are unclear to you?
    The comparison of a mother, and its roles after her son has been born and sex and gender, I

    think these two are a bad example as I had a hard time understanding. I think the role and

    responsibility of a mother is already given because it is something you take on when you can and

    if you are capable unlike sex and gender you can’t just choose whatever and whenever.

    Is gender distinction of a child based on his sex is normal,? I think that yes if a male child was

    born then it is a duty of a parent to nurture and guide them to whatever path he’s going to walk

    and that includes his gender identity if he’s showing interest and sign of the opposite then guide

    him. But forcing a male child to become a manly man when it’s clear that he is showing sign of

    the opposite attraction then it shouldn’t be considered as a bad thing and it just shows how much

    more of the right guidance he needs.

    It has been stated that objection of sex is not simply biological? However, it is the main and most

    common definition of sex especially in this kind of topic and it is very unclear and lack information

    because for me that’s the only explanation for sex, the biological feature of a person his or her

    genitalia is what describes his or her sex.

    What are the three questions that you want to ask about the reading?

    Do you think that the gender construct should be dealt with?, in the society that we live in

    currently there is a lack of awareness on the issue. Many are still insensitive and not aware. As

    more people opened to it and paid attention it became clear that the old social construct needs to

    be changed.

    Do you think that humans need more education on the topic to help them understand more about
    gender? Because I think some of the youths are confused about it and needs guidance to bring

    more clarity on the subject.

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