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Biological Sex And Gender Roles
Biological sex refers to both genetic and anatomic. It is different from gender because there is
assigned gender which is given to a child at birth and gender identity which is "a person's internal
sense of being male or female" (127). Additionally, there are gender roles which differ by culture
and it presents how a person should behavior, the responsibilities a person should have, and their
rights based on their sex. Cultural differences can be seen when comparing Arapesh of New Guinea
and the Mundugumor. Arapesh men and women both have femininegender roles, they are "passive,
cooperative, peaceful, and nurturing" (130). In contrast Mundugumor men and women have male
gender roles because they act aggressively. With the concept of...show more content...
Lastly psychosocial includes "assigned gender and gender identity" (128). Gender identity seems
to be a process. For example, young children are not aware that they are male or female, but they
are provided verbal cues. At the age 3, children are able to identify male and female through their
physical appearances, such as hair and clothes. When children are 4–5, they have learned how boys
and girls should behave (129). Socialization also affects how a child views gender. As a child
grows the person that they learn the most from is their primary care giver. That can be a parent,
grandparent or other family member. Primary caregivers provide different cues for their children
depending on their gender. For example, they will be gentler with girls than they are boys. Boys
are not encouraged to cry. Thus, they teach their girls to be soft and their boys to be tough. Boys
and girls are also told to play with specific toys. Boys are not allowed to play with dolls, but girls
are. Another person important to a child's socialization are their teachers. They can encourage
children to participate in gender specific games. Lastly, a child's peers also act as a socializing agent.
They provide "gender role norms" and that influences what the child plays, how they act, and what
they like (133–136). By referring to men and women as the opposite sex makes a person's view of
gender very narrow. It cannot be refuted that biologically men
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Single Sex Schools vs. Coed Essay
Many people might say the single sex schools are ineffective, because girls and boys need to know
how to communicate with the opposite sex. They should be enforced to help children reach their full
dreams without the thought of humility standing in their way. School is a place where students get
acquainted with the basics of the life, which further helps them to foster their proficiency level in
different aspects of life required in this competitive world, and the most important part of school is
not where students get time to socialize with each other. Although Co–ed schools are a first choice
for most adolescents and their parents, Single sex schools are equally good. In single sex schools,
students don't have to worry about sexual...show more content...
Boys and girls learn in two different ways. This reason is why having a single sex school is more
rewarding than a co–ed school. According to Dr. Schlosser of Breckinridge County Middle
School's (Kentucky) the difference between the way boys and girls learn are the type of weather
boys and girls prefer.) Boys prefer to learn in a cool, dark room. When there are two different
people wanting two different things its hard to please both sides. Boys also learn much slower
than what girls learn, this could be a problem for girls in the same class as boys for girls would
learn and to move on, but would have to cut back their learning to wait for the boys to learn the
same material. Boys also are interested in different subjects than what girls like. Boys are most
secretly interested in music, science, and math. According to GreatSchools.com says boys feel girls
won't like them when they know they are interested in other things such as music and math and not
baseball, football, and soccer. Many boys won't show interest in music in a co–ed school. When
boys are placed in a single sex school they won't have the feeling of impressing girls so more boys
will show their interest in arts and music. Boys are much better with math and science than what
girls are says NASSPE VIII. NASSPE Vlll is single–sex school out of Huston Texas. "The most
profound difference between girls and boys is in any brain structure per se, but also in the sequence
of
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Although men and women have significant biological differences, the question whether
gender–specific labels stems from these biological differences or are gender constructed remains a
polarised nature versus nurture debate. Whether it is through the process of socialisation or genetic
make–up, "gender identity" is given from a person's birth, determining how a person culturally
interacts and the expectations society places on them. Along with a "gender identity" comes a whole
set of "norms", "values" and so–called "gender characteristics", which are supposed to define the
differences between a male and a female. According to the World Health Organisation (n.d.), the
term "sex" is often used to define the biological and physiological...show more content...
According to Garbacik (2013), in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Japan, American Indians and Ancient
Sumerian women were held in high regard, taking up "leadership posts" and were not considered
"inferior" by their male counterparts. In fact, the terms "misogyny" and "Patriarchy" became more
prominent in Victorian Britain, where the concept of "gender roles" were closely linked, which
advocated female subordination and male dominance. In particular, through his ground–breaking
theory of natural selection, Darwin (1859) depicted women as being inferior to men. Darwin
theorised about "natural selection" and he suggested that men were "more courageous, pugnacious
and energetic" (Darwin, 1859) than women. Darwin also never included species such as "hyenas,
anglerfish, ring–tailed lemurs, black widow spiders, meerkat and praying mantis" (Garbacik, 2013)
in his research that never shared dominant male and passive female characteristics, proving that his
evidence was flawed, advocating a confirmation bias . What's more, Darwin's views of the female
and male species, were bolstered in the 19th century, by the Victorian viewpoints that men were more
"competitive" and "aggressive" compared to women who were more "altruistic" and "nurturing". Not
only was inequality amongst the sexes
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Differences Between Sex And Gender Essay
There are distinct differences between Sex and Gender. Sex is divided up into two divisions, male
or female, based upon their reproductive system. Gender is the notion set by society on what social
behaviours are acceptable for males and females, for example the expectation that females are more
caring or nurturing than men. Gender can be further divided into two subcategorise: identity and
stereotype. Gender identity is the concept that your sex and gender do not have to be the same but
can different, i.e. a male at birth can identify as a female. These notions of acceptable behaviour set
by society create gender stereotypes for both male and female, which can cause a person to reject
their gender identity if they do not conform these gender stereotypes.
Within are experiment we will be assessing whether or not opposite sexes, can hold opposing
personality traits, therefore a Jung(1968), supports this notion as he developed the idea of
'archetypes' when referencing to gender roles within the subconscious, he believed that within males
there is a feminine part of their psych inherited by the mother. The Females have an Animus, this is a
masculine part within their psyche inherited by their father. However, Jung could have been leading
the audiences to the conclusion of these archetypes and no other expectation for different
personalities, furthermore this is an old reference , which could potentially be out dated (Jung C
1968 Vol.9, Part1)
Bem sex–role inventory (BSRI)
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Differences Between Sex And Gender
This essay will navigate the differences between sex and gender through definition and discourse.
First I will discuss sex with reference to biology, what it means to possess the "parts" of a man and
of a woman. Within this context I will address intersex people and will examine transgenderism. I
will then explore and identify gender through a discussion of Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
associated with transgenderism touching briefly on the construction of gender roles. The paper will
critically discuss the relationship between sex and gender, and why these concepts of identity can be
fluid rather than constant.
Hippocrates and Aristotle believed that men and women were not separated by physical
differences but rather were one people with specific and necessary differences allowing them to
reproduce (Callahan, 2009). Chromosomes are the blueprints behind the creation of an organism
(Carrel & Willard, 2005) and humans have 22 pairs of chromosomes in each cell that look the
same in males and females. The 23rd pair is the sex chromosome and this is what differentiates
males (XY) from females (XX) (Sumner, 2008; Genetics Home Reference, 2014). Scientifically
this is what gives "men" a penis and "women" a vagina and delineates which sex category a
person is placed into from birth. This sexual assignment is supposed to last us for life, however
with one birth in every 100 estimated to produce genetic morphological anomalies (Chase, 1998 in
Hird, 2000) the question arises of sex
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Gender and Sexuality Essay
Males and females are classed differently from the moment they are pronounced boy or girl. Gender
determines the differences in power and control in which men and women have over the
socioeconomic determinants of their health, lives and status in their community. Our society moulds
how men and women should and should not behave and can be observed in all parts of our society.
As a result of these Gender stereotypes men and women have issues which affect their health which
are unique to each gender. Males for example are perceived to be greater risk takers as a whole in
our society than that of females. We represent risk taking behavior with masculinity and violence,
high speed driving and contact sport with the male gender. (Doyle 2005)...show more content...
Women in the last thirty years or so have fought for equality among the sexes in all forms. The
Women?s movement have fought hard to change this socially constructed view of our society.
Due to this double burden placed on working mothers there is a far greater demand on their bodies
and an increasingly likelihood of illness in many forms as well as psychological trauma such as
depression and anxiety due to the constant workload. Females in the past were argued as having a
less likelihood of illness because they were not as abundant in the workforce thus giving them more
relaxation time.
When males retire around the age group of 55 to 65 many of them pass away early due to the
dramatic change in lifestyle. They go from five days a week working nine or ten hour days to
completely nothing and because they have become so adapted to the working week they change
their habits, their lifestyle differs and they develop sickness and health problems.
As health is seen as a holistic concept we also have to focus on the psychological side of health.
Mental illnesses affect around one in every three people and an individual?s gender is a critical
determinant of mental health and mental illness. Women are much more likely to develop mental
health problems then males do. The most predominant of these disorders are depression, anxiety and
somatic complaints.
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Differences Between Sex And Gender
With sex and gender being such a predominate factor in determining our position in society, it is
difficult to hinder ourselves from distinguishing certain characteristics and attributes to be masculine
(male) or feminine(female). Is is paramount to distinguish the differences between sex and gender.
Sex is determined by our hormones and anatomy while gender is the social meanings, behaviors,
and expectations attached to a given sex by society (Logg, Lecture Notes, Fall 2015). Generally
speaking, labels are immensely restricting to members of society who fail to fit into their
perceived gender roles considering that it enforces the idea of the binary gender system where it
is only socially acceptable to identify as a male or female based on your sex. Sex and gender is
something that has not been closely examined by social scientist to prove or disprove if the binary
gender system is evident in human nature. Social scientists should research and challenge commonly
held beliefs about sex and gender due to the negative effects it has on society.
Individuals who fail to fit into the masculine (male) or feminine (female) roles are often
misunderstood and rejected by society members who identify and abide by their given gender roles.
Social institutions such as media, religion, medical, government, etc. (Logg, Lecture Notes, Fall
2015) significantly impact and are present in our everyday lives. These social institutions often times
do not consider alternatives to the gender
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Sex vs Gender
Exploring the Binaries: Sex vs. Gender "WHOA!!!!!!!!!" "NO WAY! THAT CAN'T BE!" The
audience was in an uproar as they had guessed the wrong gender of a woman, Danielle, on a
recently aired episode of Maury: MAN or WOMAN. Danielle held many features that the
audience characterized as a woman: the long, curly red hair, the "coke bottle" body, the model
walk, the perfectly formed busty boobs and the flawless skin; however, Danielle, biologically, was
a male. This uproar was prompted by the defilement of societal expectations that an individual's
biological sex should determine a fixed gendered behavior. In essence, Danielle was to be a Dan
with expected man behavior and male genitalia. This, however, is a common misconception...show
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Not only will the surgery "perfect" their body but it will keep the individuals around the child sane
and help them "breathe easier" (Coventry 203). However, later in life, these individuals are
prisoners and unable to truly express themselves in life because of society's close–mindedness in
accepting change from the norm. Some of the individuals who had their sex determined for them
feel out of place in the world. If given the choice, they would have rather been made a woman/man
than the man/woman that was chosen for them (Is It a Boy or Girl, 1/16/11). Withgender (woman
/man), one disregards the possibility of transgendered individuals. A transgendered individual is one
whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex. There are two types of transgender:
transmen and transwomen. Transwomen is a term for a female–bodied person who identifies with
femininity or womanhood and may or may not have sex reassignment surgery (SRS). Transmen, on
the other hand, is a term for a female–bodied person who identifies with masculinity or manhood and
may or may not have SRS (keys, 1/13/11). Another disregarded gender identity is transsexuals and
transvestites. All these given examples are gender identities that people miss when sticking to just
the socially constructed cultural scripts of society. Most children are not worried about what is
between their
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Relationship Between Sex and Gender Essay
"Men and women's roles have changed so much that there is no longer any difference."
The relationship that exists between gender and sex has been the root cause of global gender
movements and issues that exists in the contemporary world. The representation of masculinity
and femininity is humanly constructed and sets the stage for social expectation. Social institutions
are designed to cater for the desired gender role that is based on the foundations of traditional
social norms. Norms change over time and space and are influenced by the cultural and social
environment and movements. The theory of gender and its relation to sex, power, femininity and
masculinity are detailed first followed by two case studies...show more content...
The issue of discrimination within the establishments of gender allocation
has been controversial and excruciating. Sex differences are apparent though the means in which
it's applied to social norms are abnormal and humanly created, therefore it can be changed. "There
are no 'natural' differences between men and women; all such differences are socially created,
hence artificial, and would vanish in a society with equality between men and women" (Hakim,
p17).
Power, as Michael Foucault states is a function which operates unnoticeably within social
institutions and directly impacts social expectations. The assigned gender roles are fundamental to
adherence as it determines an individual's acceptance in society or risk being an outcast. Michael
Foucault's theory on power is that "if you do not behave within a gendered norm, then you may be
seen as an outcast. The unfortunate truth is that historically (and even today) men and women who
failed to meet these norms were the victims of abuse even violence" (Arvantikas, J p74).
Case studies have been provided to prove that differences exist between females and males and
this is evident in the assigned gender roles. The contemporary issues that are being tackled by
feminists are primarily due to sex discrimination and abuse in gender roles which impacts critical
aspects of life like employment and physical well being. Case study one discusses the
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Essay on Sex and Gender
In order to answer the question above this essay will discuss in depth what exactly sex is and
what gender is and the differences between the two terms. The research carried out will display
that we live in a patriarchal society without a doubt as we look at how gender links to inequality in
society. A patriarchal society can be clearly seen from thegender inequality in the labour force
which is paid labour and also in unpaid labour which occurs in the household. Another area the
answer will reflect on is how gender inequality links to education which overall links to society.
Finally the answer below will show how the media also portrays gender inequality and how it affects
the people in society.
Sex and gender are terms that are...show more content...
You are born with sexual attributes but gender qualities are developed after birth (Tovey and
Share, 2003). The variations between the two sexes are an outcome of culture and society
(Giddens, 2001). The best way to prove the difference between the terms 'sex' and 'gender' is the
situation of transsexuals. These people fit biologically into one sex but feel they belong to the
other. Through surgery and hormone treatment they try to change their biological sex and by doing
this they also have to learn how to act like the sex they have changed to. They also have to take on
new masculine/feminine roles (Browne, 2005). One in every two thousand babies is born intersex
which is a baby with mixed female and male characteristics.
The two themes that need to be discussed in order to explain gender differences are difference and
inequality. Difference is how men and women are differentiated. It is the way social relationships,
processes and institutions distinguish between men and women that sociologists are interested in.
also how them processes "create meanings about femininity and masculinity" (Marsh and Keating,
2003 p.265). Inequality refers to the way gender distinctions and inequalities are linked together, as
well as power relations and hierarchy. Sociologists are trying to determine whether inequalities
between men and women are due to social distinctions (Marsh and Keating, 2003). Feminist
sociologists argue that women experience a drawback
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Social Construction Of Sex And Gender
Throughout history there has been a controversy regarding the topic of sex and gender. This topic
has sparked many debates and the discussion about the distinction of the two continues to grow.
Through studying sex and gender, there has been an interest in learning about the relationships they
form with sexual orientation. The study of sex and gender is a wide topic and has many subtopics
within it that guide researchers with key information. Within sex and gender, there are
circumstances in which a person's gendered identity does not align with their biological genetics
and they live as the gender they identify as. Due to social construction, the ideas of masculinity
and femininity have popularized leading society to have an effect on gender and how we
perceive it as it can facilitate the way in which gender is expressed and how it is transforming
over time.1 Around the world many groups of individuals have been discovered who identify
themselves as transgender or transsexual. As society and culture continue to evolve, it is important
to learn about how gender roles effect the way an individual grows and views the world and how
they perceive the differences of sex and gender. Even in today's society, many individuals do not
understand the vast distinctions between sex and gender. According to Dahl, Sex is defined as the
physiological distinction of male and female based on their genitalia.1 Gender, however, consists of
the socially constructed roles and behaviours that
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Sex and Gender Essay
Sex and Gender The terms employed most frequently to describe the differences between men and
women are 'sex' and 'gender'. Sex refers to the differing physical attributes of women and men (Lee,
Shaw). The categories of sex are male and female. In every society sex differences are given social
meanings. Social identity, which is confessed on the basis of assumed sexual differences, is called "
gender" (Lee, Shaw). People are born female or male, but learn to be girls and boys, who grow into
men and women. Males are supposed to be masculine, strong, and macho, while females are
attributed to be feminine, fragile,...show more content...
Gender differences, in spite of being constructed in complex ways, are not unchangeable. In reality
masculinity and femininity are not fixed categories acquired in childhood but are constantly being
tested, challenged and reworked. To this, one could add that most aspects related to gender
differences over time vary and have changed across cultures.
The pressure of gender conformity can be very strongly felt by both girls and boys. In the case of
girls, the pressures on some in relation to body image lead to anorexia and death. In addition, girls
are faced with a maze of decisions about whether to be like a girl in this situation, or like a boy in
that situation–and are often damned in either. In the case of boys, the key aspects of dominant
masculinity are clearly in evidence in any classroom in which there are boys. It is based on being
strong and rough, on learning to take it, on being first or the best, on disassociating from girls or
boys whose identity does not 'pass the test' of macho maleness, on not showing affection, and on
defying authority, especially female authority. All these things serve to prove acceptable masculinity.
Boys create and preserve this masculinity through fear of whatever might be constructed as female,
since whatever
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Sex Versus Gender Essay
Sex Versus Gender
*No Works Cited A person is born either male or female, however according to Mead the roles of
males and females are conditioned by that person's given culture. There were two articles studied by
Group D, the first one tries to prove that men or women can be the aggressive sex, while the second
article deals on which sex talks more and why. What it comes down too is, that both articles try to
distinguish which sex is more dominant and why. Margaret Mead article, "Sex and Temperament in
Three Primitive Societies," describes research done to see if cultures contribute to the shaping of a
person. The research done involves three primitive groups, the Arapesh, the Mundugumor, and the
Tchambuli. IN each of the groups...show more content...
For example, women strapped to ducking stools, held underwater, gagged, and silenced by cleft
sticks applied to their tongues. But as it turns out men rather than women talk more, in meetings,
in mixed groups, and in classrooms. To further back up this discovery, researchers found out that
when men talked the range lasted from 10.66 to 17.07 seconds, while when women talked it
lasted from 3 to 10 seconds. Report talk and Rapport talk are two different techniques men and
women use when they communicate with each other. Report talk deals more with men and
public speaking, while rapport talk deals with women and private speaking. Report talk is used
by men because they feel more comfortable talking in public than women do. When men talk they
joke around, tell stories, this is a way for them to get attention. That's why men are more
comfortable speaking in larger groups made up of people they know less. Rapport talk is when
women talk to each other on a more personal level. Women talk mostly to other women , to
gossip, to see how their day went, and just to get to know each other. Women feel the closest when
they feel at home or when their with people they feel close and comfortable with. The reason why
women find it so difficult to talk in public is, this is the way they were conditioned. Women are
looked at as being to talkative, why because when they do
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Sex And Gender : Today 's Society
Sex and gender are words presented in very controversial topics surrounding the media in today's
society. But how do we know which in which environment to use the different terms? To what
extent do you differentiate sex and gender? Until recent years gender and sex were used in the
same context. Sex as defined by the dictionary is: "either of the two forms of individuals that occurs
in many species and that are distinguished respectively as female or male especially on the basis of
their reproductive organs structures". Gender, on the other hand is defined as: "the behavioral,
cultural, or psychological traits with one sex". From defining these terms, the sex vs. gender debate
is about one's relationship with nature and nurture in...show more content...
An article in the Ms. Blog, titled Portland Oregon to Requite Gender Neutral Bathrooms, states that
Multnomah County is becoming one of the first to require gender–neutral restrooms in all future
projects in the county (Abadi 2013, p.2). This paradigm case is an example of the importance in
defining sex and gender and how to differentiate them from one another.
From an outsiders approach, we can argue our thoughts and opinions strictly based on facts, not
personal experience. The media has the biggest impact on our opinion in today's society. Due to
the fact that news is being produced instantly, but it can also be accessible at any time of the day
and can be received instantly, which makes it easier to persuade the minds of the media's
audience. In How Changeable is Gender Friedman writes, "Thanks to Caitlyn Jenner...
transgender people are gaining acceptance and a more understanding spotlight" (Friedman 2015,
p.1). This statement about the spotlight is referring to media speciation. Society as a whole has
created stereotypes on what they believe gender is. A girl is expected to play with dolls, have
long hair, and other expectations that as a society we view as feminine traits. A boy is expected to
like to play in the dirt, have short hair, and be athletic. By placing these stereotypes on a specific
sex, male or female, you then doubt your sex if you do not carry these qualities or interests. This is
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Difference Between Sex And Gender
Difference Between Sex and Gender and How They Can Define Us
A topic that has been heavily discussed throughout this course is the difference between sex and
gender. For past several centuries the word gender has been used particularly as a substitute for sex
and vice versa. It has proven to be quite a useful term in the past, however, distinctions between the
terms sex and gender, in instances where one word would be more proper to use than the other, have
not been fully recognized. In most instances, particularly casual conversations, the words sex and
gender are substitutable. They are used as synonyms to describe defining characteristics of an
individual without altering the direction of the conversation. In scientific, medical, legal, and even
religious contexts the use of the terms lead to misperception and lack of understanding. Although
many people believe that sex and gender are essentially the same thing, it is evident that they are
inherently different defining characteristics of an individual and that each plays a separate, yet
impactful, role in defining who we are. In simple terms, sex refers to a person's anatomical
orientation and gender refers to the characteristics that the person, society, or culture defines as either
masculine or feminine. This paper discusses the meaning of gender and sex, as defined through
society, and delves into the fundamental differences between the two terms.
In order to familiarize more the proper definition of the term gender,
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Gender Differences Between Gender And Sex
Often times you go through life, being confused about what to wear, what to eat, or what you just
learned in class. However, many people are constantly categorized to be confused about what their
whole life and purpose is, because they cannot be placed in one of the two socially accepted gender
categories– male or female. This idea or "disorder"(Medical Dictionary) is commonly known as
being transgender. I do not think that there are only two categories for gender; I believe that there are
people who are not considered to be only male or female, but both. Due to different religions,
influences, social structures, and expectations, people can be put into hiding and therefore never
establish a distinct and accepted place in society. In the ongoing controversy, I believe society
continues to make the transgender community and essentially any other difference in humanity an
uncomfortable subject, which is easily converted to the individual being confused about their social
identity or gender.
The difference between gender and sex, according to Marilyn Frye is that sex is based off of the
biological make up of who you are. For example, what chromosomes you inhibit through DNA
replication, and what genitalia you are born with. Gender refers to " behaviors, roles, expectations,
and activities in society" (Medical News). According to Medical News Today, another unique aspect
and trait that both gender and sex hold is that the differences in sexes do not vary throughout the
world,
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Essay about Single-sex education vs. Coeducation
Education has been an important factor of all of our lives for an exceptional amount of time, but
unfortunately, America has been falling behind from other nations in their education system
compared to other nations (Pahlke 444). Almost all of our public schools in our country are
coeducational and only handful of them are single–sex educational schools. Single–sex education
should be taken into high consideration for most students to attend because of the benefits they
might gain from them. It is important to look at all possible ways to try and better our education
system for the benefit of the children and teenagers attending school. The most important years of
schooling that provide a solid background for all students would be...show more content...
Another example of students being more focused in single–sex classrooms is when Hoffman, in his
article "The Effect of Single–Sex Instruction in a Large, Urban, At–Risk High School", mentions:
Girls reported SSI as academically preferable because there were fewer disruptions (Parker &
Rennie, 2002), better opportunities to concentrate on work (Mullholland et al., 2004), and
diminished feelings of embarrassment for speaking up in class (Jackson & Smith, 2000; McCoy,
1995). Girls also have claimed that they were disadvantaged in CE classrooms (Jackson & Smith)
and that SSI classes offered more support, less hassle, and less ridicule and teasing from peers
(Parker & Rennie).(Hoffman 16)
It is clearly noted that the students were in fact more focused in the classrooms without the opposite
sex being present which substantially will be a major benefit for our country in helping it increase
our academic level back to the top or to be even with the countries that our currently ahead of us in
that aspect. Not only are the students more focused in the classrooms with single–sex classrooms,
but they also feel more comfortable with each other and aren't very concerned with the way they
look. They don't need to be worrying about impressing anyone because everyone there is of the
same gender so it would be a waste of their time if they tried to impress one another. It is common
for them to be able to go
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Single-sexed or Mix-School Debate
Which is better for children studying at single sex–school or mixed sex–school? This is the most
attracting question to parents when their children have the age of education or the age when they go
to school. All parents want for their children the best thing in all life, want for their children things
which they can't do it, so many decision will take on one topic.
Some people see that co–education is the best way of education, co–educational is a system of
education boys and girls together.
Boys and girls are different, due to their physical mental; both of them have his/her own style of
thinking and getting information or even study. En single sex–school, boys and girls are separated
from each other, but they learn in the same way.
Co–educational has many advantages than single sex–school, it prepares boys to talk with the other
sex, communicate with each other, develops them personality with both gender behind the other sex,
balanced life between boys and girls, accumulated experience from inter–face the other sex and see
his/her point of view, as both of girls has his/here own point of view and his/her way of thinking, so
both sex improve themselves.
That's not only advantages of mixed school, mixed school helps confidence in all students and they
excel at university as leaders, all of students fell positive, comfortable, and good attitude when they
are with the other sex. In–spite of being in a single sex–school is a point of view, but other people
see that mixed
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Relationship Between Sex And Gender
Sex and gender throughout history have been used interchangeably. A man was simply a male, a
woman was simply a female. It was a simplistic system that simply ignored anyone that fell outside
the traditional gender binary. In this essay, I will discuss the relationship between sex and gender by
exploring the psychosexual development theories of Sigmund Freud that seeks to explain how
women and men develop gender roles. To Freud, a man is born a male and develops his
masculinities from a struggle with his father. To challenge Freud's theories, we analyse the case of
David Reimer, who from near birth was raised as a woman on the advice of Dr John Money who
believes that a woman is not born, but made through cultural experiences. Freud and Money argue
both sides of the essentialist versus constructionist debate. Through observing how gender relates
with biological sexual identity, we look at how Intersex and Transexuals break the male/female
gender binary and the challenges they face in both official and cultural recognition.
The relationship between sex and gender has been evolving over the last century. Theories about
what it means to be male or female reached the mainstream with Sigmund Freud's theory of penis
envy, declaring that women are "mutilated and must learn to accept their lack of a penis". Accepting
the lack of penis leads to competition with the mother in order to secure the affections of the male
role model, in this case, the father. This competition leads to
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In this assignment I will be discussing the expect of nature vs nurture debate and will be defining
what gender and sex is and applying that to nature vs nurture debate.
Nature is our biology it refers to all the genetic inheritance and other biological features such as;
colour hair, skin colour, colour eyes and many more. Nurture is the environment around us which
makes people who they are and how an individual is raised their level of values and beliefs. For
example, experience and learning on a person. The nature and nurture debate is influence which
makes a human behaviour which are biological approach, psychoanalysis, cognitive psychology,
humanism and behaviourism.
Sex refers to biological difference between females and males. For instance, chromosomes in
females are XX and male chromosomes are XY. Females reproductive organs are ovaries and
hormones are oestrogen. Males reproductive organs are testes and hormones are testosterone. Gender
refers to the cultural difference which has effect on society of women and men according to their
sex. An individual sex cannot change from birth but their gender could.
Nurture is big role in people's lives at it identifies who we are. We could be straight, gay,
transgender. Gender comes into that role as we can change our gender numerous times and
experience thing; at the end of the day the sex that you were born with never changes. Nature is
also massive role in people's lives as we need to know where we come from our background,
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Sex Vs Gender Essay

  • 1. Biological Sex And Gender Roles Biological sex refers to both genetic and anatomic. It is different from gender because there is assigned gender which is given to a child at birth and gender identity which is "a person's internal sense of being male or female" (127). Additionally, there are gender roles which differ by culture and it presents how a person should behavior, the responsibilities a person should have, and their rights based on their sex. Cultural differences can be seen when comparing Arapesh of New Guinea and the Mundugumor. Arapesh men and women both have femininegender roles, they are "passive, cooperative, peaceful, and nurturing" (130). In contrast Mundugumor men and women have male gender roles because they act aggressively. With the concept of...show more content... Lastly psychosocial includes "assigned gender and gender identity" (128). Gender identity seems to be a process. For example, young children are not aware that they are male or female, but they are provided verbal cues. At the age 3, children are able to identify male and female through their physical appearances, such as hair and clothes. When children are 4–5, they have learned how boys and girls should behave (129). Socialization also affects how a child views gender. As a child grows the person that they learn the most from is their primary care giver. That can be a parent, grandparent or other family member. Primary caregivers provide different cues for their children depending on their gender. For example, they will be gentler with girls than they are boys. Boys are not encouraged to cry. Thus, they teach their girls to be soft and their boys to be tough. Boys and girls are also told to play with specific toys. Boys are not allowed to play with dolls, but girls are. Another person important to a child's socialization are their teachers. They can encourage children to participate in gender specific games. Lastly, a child's peers also act as a socializing agent. They provide "gender role norms" and that influences what the child plays, how they act, and what they like (133–136). By referring to men and women as the opposite sex makes a person's view of gender very narrow. It cannot be refuted that biologically men Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Single Sex Schools vs. Coed Essay Many people might say the single sex schools are ineffective, because girls and boys need to know how to communicate with the opposite sex. They should be enforced to help children reach their full dreams without the thought of humility standing in their way. School is a place where students get acquainted with the basics of the life, which further helps them to foster their proficiency level in different aspects of life required in this competitive world, and the most important part of school is not where students get time to socialize with each other. Although Co–ed schools are a first choice for most adolescents and their parents, Single sex schools are equally good. In single sex schools, students don't have to worry about sexual...show more content... Boys and girls learn in two different ways. This reason is why having a single sex school is more rewarding than a co–ed school. According to Dr. Schlosser of Breckinridge County Middle School's (Kentucky) the difference between the way boys and girls learn are the type of weather boys and girls prefer.) Boys prefer to learn in a cool, dark room. When there are two different people wanting two different things its hard to please both sides. Boys also learn much slower than what girls learn, this could be a problem for girls in the same class as boys for girls would learn and to move on, but would have to cut back their learning to wait for the boys to learn the same material. Boys also are interested in different subjects than what girls like. Boys are most secretly interested in music, science, and math. According to GreatSchools.com says boys feel girls won't like them when they know they are interested in other things such as music and math and not baseball, football, and soccer. Many boys won't show interest in music in a co–ed school. When boys are placed in a single sex school they won't have the feeling of impressing girls so more boys will show their interest in arts and music. Boys are much better with math and science than what girls are says NASSPE VIII. NASSPE Vlll is single–sex school out of Huston Texas. "The most profound difference between girls and boys is in any brain structure per se, but also in the sequence of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Although men and women have significant biological differences, the question whether gender–specific labels stems from these biological differences or are gender constructed remains a polarised nature versus nurture debate. Whether it is through the process of socialisation or genetic make–up, "gender identity" is given from a person's birth, determining how a person culturally interacts and the expectations society places on them. Along with a "gender identity" comes a whole set of "norms", "values" and so–called "gender characteristics", which are supposed to define the differences between a male and a female. According to the World Health Organisation (n.d.), the term "sex" is often used to define the biological and physiological...show more content... According to Garbacik (2013), in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Japan, American Indians and Ancient Sumerian women were held in high regard, taking up "leadership posts" and were not considered "inferior" by their male counterparts. In fact, the terms "misogyny" and "Patriarchy" became more prominent in Victorian Britain, where the concept of "gender roles" were closely linked, which advocated female subordination and male dominance. In particular, through his ground–breaking theory of natural selection, Darwin (1859) depicted women as being inferior to men. Darwin theorised about "natural selection" and he suggested that men were "more courageous, pugnacious and energetic" (Darwin, 1859) than women. Darwin also never included species such as "hyenas, anglerfish, ring–tailed lemurs, black widow spiders, meerkat and praying mantis" (Garbacik, 2013) in his research that never shared dominant male and passive female characteristics, proving that his evidence was flawed, advocating a confirmation bias . What's more, Darwin's views of the female and male species, were bolstered in the 19th century, by the Victorian viewpoints that men were more "competitive" and "aggressive" compared to women who were more "altruistic" and "nurturing". Not only was inequality amongst the sexes Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Differences Between Sex And Gender Essay There are distinct differences between Sex and Gender. Sex is divided up into two divisions, male or female, based upon their reproductive system. Gender is the notion set by society on what social behaviours are acceptable for males and females, for example the expectation that females are more caring or nurturing than men. Gender can be further divided into two subcategorise: identity and stereotype. Gender identity is the concept that your sex and gender do not have to be the same but can different, i.e. a male at birth can identify as a female. These notions of acceptable behaviour set by society create gender stereotypes for both male and female, which can cause a person to reject their gender identity if they do not conform these gender stereotypes. Within are experiment we will be assessing whether or not opposite sexes, can hold opposing personality traits, therefore a Jung(1968), supports this notion as he developed the idea of 'archetypes' when referencing to gender roles within the subconscious, he believed that within males there is a feminine part of their psych inherited by the mother. The Females have an Animus, this is a masculine part within their psyche inherited by their father. However, Jung could have been leading the audiences to the conclusion of these archetypes and no other expectation for different personalities, furthermore this is an old reference , which could potentially be out dated (Jung C 1968 Vol.9, Part1) Bem sex–role inventory (BSRI) Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Differences Between Sex And Gender This essay will navigate the differences between sex and gender through definition and discourse. First I will discuss sex with reference to biology, what it means to possess the "parts" of a man and of a woman. Within this context I will address intersex people and will examine transgenderism. I will then explore and identify gender through a discussion of Gender Identity Disorder (GID) associated with transgenderism touching briefly on the construction of gender roles. The paper will critically discuss the relationship between sex and gender, and why these concepts of identity can be fluid rather than constant. Hippocrates and Aristotle believed that men and women were not separated by physical differences but rather were one people with specific and necessary differences allowing them to reproduce (Callahan, 2009). Chromosomes are the blueprints behind the creation of an organism (Carrel & Willard, 2005) and humans have 22 pairs of chromosomes in each cell that look the same in males and females. The 23rd pair is the sex chromosome and this is what differentiates males (XY) from females (XX) (Sumner, 2008; Genetics Home Reference, 2014). Scientifically this is what gives "men" a penis and "women" a vagina and delineates which sex category a person is placed into from birth. This sexual assignment is supposed to last us for life, however with one birth in every 100 estimated to produce genetic morphological anomalies (Chase, 1998 in Hird, 2000) the question arises of sex Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Gender and Sexuality Essay Males and females are classed differently from the moment they are pronounced boy or girl. Gender determines the differences in power and control in which men and women have over the socioeconomic determinants of their health, lives and status in their community. Our society moulds how men and women should and should not behave and can be observed in all parts of our society. As a result of these Gender stereotypes men and women have issues which affect their health which are unique to each gender. Males for example are perceived to be greater risk takers as a whole in our society than that of females. We represent risk taking behavior with masculinity and violence, high speed driving and contact sport with the male gender. (Doyle 2005)...show more content... Women in the last thirty years or so have fought for equality among the sexes in all forms. The Women?s movement have fought hard to change this socially constructed view of our society. Due to this double burden placed on working mothers there is a far greater demand on their bodies and an increasingly likelihood of illness in many forms as well as psychological trauma such as depression and anxiety due to the constant workload. Females in the past were argued as having a less likelihood of illness because they were not as abundant in the workforce thus giving them more relaxation time. When males retire around the age group of 55 to 65 many of them pass away early due to the dramatic change in lifestyle. They go from five days a week working nine or ten hour days to completely nothing and because they have become so adapted to the working week they change their habits, their lifestyle differs and they develop sickness and health problems. As health is seen as a holistic concept we also have to focus on the psychological side of health. Mental illnesses affect around one in every three people and an individual?s gender is a critical determinant of mental health and mental illness. Women are much more likely to develop mental health problems then males do. The most predominant of these disorders are depression, anxiety and somatic complaints. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Differences Between Sex And Gender With sex and gender being such a predominate factor in determining our position in society, it is difficult to hinder ourselves from distinguishing certain characteristics and attributes to be masculine (male) or feminine(female). Is is paramount to distinguish the differences between sex and gender. Sex is determined by our hormones and anatomy while gender is the social meanings, behaviors, and expectations attached to a given sex by society (Logg, Lecture Notes, Fall 2015). Generally speaking, labels are immensely restricting to members of society who fail to fit into their perceived gender roles considering that it enforces the idea of the binary gender system where it is only socially acceptable to identify as a male or female based on your sex. Sex and gender is something that has not been closely examined by social scientist to prove or disprove if the binary gender system is evident in human nature. Social scientists should research and challenge commonly held beliefs about sex and gender due to the negative effects it has on society. Individuals who fail to fit into the masculine (male) or feminine (female) roles are often misunderstood and rejected by society members who identify and abide by their given gender roles. Social institutions such as media, religion, medical, government, etc. (Logg, Lecture Notes, Fall 2015) significantly impact and are present in our everyday lives. These social institutions often times do not consider alternatives to the gender Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Sex vs Gender Exploring the Binaries: Sex vs. Gender "WHOA!!!!!!!!!" "NO WAY! THAT CAN'T BE!" The audience was in an uproar as they had guessed the wrong gender of a woman, Danielle, on a recently aired episode of Maury: MAN or WOMAN. Danielle held many features that the audience characterized as a woman: the long, curly red hair, the "coke bottle" body, the model walk, the perfectly formed busty boobs and the flawless skin; however, Danielle, biologically, was a male. This uproar was prompted by the defilement of societal expectations that an individual's biological sex should determine a fixed gendered behavior. In essence, Danielle was to be a Dan with expected man behavior and male genitalia. This, however, is a common misconception...show more content... Not only will the surgery "perfect" their body but it will keep the individuals around the child sane and help them "breathe easier" (Coventry 203). However, later in life, these individuals are prisoners and unable to truly express themselves in life because of society's close–mindedness in accepting change from the norm. Some of the individuals who had their sex determined for them feel out of place in the world. If given the choice, they would have rather been made a woman/man than the man/woman that was chosen for them (Is It a Boy or Girl, 1/16/11). Withgender (woman /man), one disregards the possibility of transgendered individuals. A transgendered individual is one whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex. There are two types of transgender: transmen and transwomen. Transwomen is a term for a female–bodied person who identifies with femininity or womanhood and may or may not have sex reassignment surgery (SRS). Transmen, on the other hand, is a term for a female–bodied person who identifies with masculinity or manhood and may or may not have SRS (keys, 1/13/11). Another disregarded gender identity is transsexuals and transvestites. All these given examples are gender identities that people miss when sticking to just the socially constructed cultural scripts of society. Most children are not worried about what is between their Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Relationship Between Sex and Gender Essay "Men and women's roles have changed so much that there is no longer any difference." The relationship that exists between gender and sex has been the root cause of global gender movements and issues that exists in the contemporary world. The representation of masculinity and femininity is humanly constructed and sets the stage for social expectation. Social institutions are designed to cater for the desired gender role that is based on the foundations of traditional social norms. Norms change over time and space and are influenced by the cultural and social environment and movements. The theory of gender and its relation to sex, power, femininity and masculinity are detailed first followed by two case studies...show more content... The issue of discrimination within the establishments of gender allocation has been controversial and excruciating. Sex differences are apparent though the means in which it's applied to social norms are abnormal and humanly created, therefore it can be changed. "There are no 'natural' differences between men and women; all such differences are socially created, hence artificial, and would vanish in a society with equality between men and women" (Hakim, p17). Power, as Michael Foucault states is a function which operates unnoticeably within social institutions and directly impacts social expectations. The assigned gender roles are fundamental to adherence as it determines an individual's acceptance in society or risk being an outcast. Michael Foucault's theory on power is that "if you do not behave within a gendered norm, then you may be seen as an outcast. The unfortunate truth is that historically (and even today) men and women who failed to meet these norms were the victims of abuse even violence" (Arvantikas, J p74). Case studies have been provided to prove that differences exist between females and males and
  • 10. this is evident in the assigned gender roles. The contemporary issues that are being tackled by feminists are primarily due to sex discrimination and abuse in gender roles which impacts critical aspects of life like employment and physical well being. Case study one discusses the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Essay on Sex and Gender In order to answer the question above this essay will discuss in depth what exactly sex is and what gender is and the differences between the two terms. The research carried out will display that we live in a patriarchal society without a doubt as we look at how gender links to inequality in society. A patriarchal society can be clearly seen from thegender inequality in the labour force which is paid labour and also in unpaid labour which occurs in the household. Another area the answer will reflect on is how gender inequality links to education which overall links to society. Finally the answer below will show how the media also portrays gender inequality and how it affects the people in society. Sex and gender are terms that are...show more content... You are born with sexual attributes but gender qualities are developed after birth (Tovey and Share, 2003). The variations between the two sexes are an outcome of culture and society (Giddens, 2001). The best way to prove the difference between the terms 'sex' and 'gender' is the situation of transsexuals. These people fit biologically into one sex but feel they belong to the other. Through surgery and hormone treatment they try to change their biological sex and by doing this they also have to learn how to act like the sex they have changed to. They also have to take on new masculine/feminine roles (Browne, 2005). One in every two thousand babies is born intersex which is a baby with mixed female and male characteristics. The two themes that need to be discussed in order to explain gender differences are difference and inequality. Difference is how men and women are differentiated. It is the way social relationships, processes and institutions distinguish between men and women that sociologists are interested in. also how them processes "create meanings about femininity and masculinity" (Marsh and Keating, 2003 p.265). Inequality refers to the way gender distinctions and inequalities are linked together, as well as power relations and hierarchy. Sociologists are trying to determine whether inequalities between men and women are due to social distinctions (Marsh and Keating, 2003). Feminist sociologists argue that women experience a drawback Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Social Construction Of Sex And Gender Throughout history there has been a controversy regarding the topic of sex and gender. This topic has sparked many debates and the discussion about the distinction of the two continues to grow. Through studying sex and gender, there has been an interest in learning about the relationships they form with sexual orientation. The study of sex and gender is a wide topic and has many subtopics within it that guide researchers with key information. Within sex and gender, there are circumstances in which a person's gendered identity does not align with their biological genetics and they live as the gender they identify as. Due to social construction, the ideas of masculinity and femininity have popularized leading society to have an effect on gender and how we perceive it as it can facilitate the way in which gender is expressed and how it is transforming over time.1 Around the world many groups of individuals have been discovered who identify themselves as transgender or transsexual. As society and culture continue to evolve, it is important to learn about how gender roles effect the way an individual grows and views the world and how they perceive the differences of sex and gender. Even in today's society, many individuals do not understand the vast distinctions between sex and gender. According to Dahl, Sex is defined as the physiological distinction of male and female based on their genitalia.1 Gender, however, consists of the socially constructed roles and behaviours that Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Sex and Gender Essay Sex and Gender The terms employed most frequently to describe the differences between men and women are 'sex' and 'gender'. Sex refers to the differing physical attributes of women and men (Lee, Shaw). The categories of sex are male and female. In every society sex differences are given social meanings. Social identity, which is confessed on the basis of assumed sexual differences, is called " gender" (Lee, Shaw). People are born female or male, but learn to be girls and boys, who grow into men and women. Males are supposed to be masculine, strong, and macho, while females are attributed to be feminine, fragile,...show more content... Gender differences, in spite of being constructed in complex ways, are not unchangeable. In reality masculinity and femininity are not fixed categories acquired in childhood but are constantly being tested, challenged and reworked. To this, one could add that most aspects related to gender differences over time vary and have changed across cultures. The pressure of gender conformity can be very strongly felt by both girls and boys. In the case of girls, the pressures on some in relation to body image lead to anorexia and death. In addition, girls are faced with a maze of decisions about whether to be like a girl in this situation, or like a boy in that situation–and are often damned in either. In the case of boys, the key aspects of dominant masculinity are clearly in evidence in any classroom in which there are boys. It is based on being strong and rough, on learning to take it, on being first or the best, on disassociating from girls or boys whose identity does not 'pass the test' of macho maleness, on not showing affection, and on defying authority, especially female authority. All these things serve to prove acceptable masculinity. Boys create and preserve this masculinity through fear of whatever might be constructed as female, since whatever Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Sex Versus Gender Essay Sex Versus Gender *No Works Cited A person is born either male or female, however according to Mead the roles of males and females are conditioned by that person's given culture. There were two articles studied by Group D, the first one tries to prove that men or women can be the aggressive sex, while the second article deals on which sex talks more and why. What it comes down too is, that both articles try to distinguish which sex is more dominant and why. Margaret Mead article, "Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies," describes research done to see if cultures contribute to the shaping of a person. The research done involves three primitive groups, the Arapesh, the Mundugumor, and the Tchambuli. IN each of the groups...show more content... For example, women strapped to ducking stools, held underwater, gagged, and silenced by cleft sticks applied to their tongues. But as it turns out men rather than women talk more, in meetings, in mixed groups, and in classrooms. To further back up this discovery, researchers found out that when men talked the range lasted from 10.66 to 17.07 seconds, while when women talked it lasted from 3 to 10 seconds. Report talk and Rapport talk are two different techniques men and women use when they communicate with each other. Report talk deals more with men and public speaking, while rapport talk deals with women and private speaking. Report talk is used by men because they feel more comfortable talking in public than women do. When men talk they joke around, tell stories, this is a way for them to get attention. That's why men are more comfortable speaking in larger groups made up of people they know less. Rapport talk is when women talk to each other on a more personal level. Women talk mostly to other women , to gossip, to see how their day went, and just to get to know each other. Women feel the closest when they feel at home or when their with people they feel close and comfortable with. The reason why women find it so difficult to talk in public is, this is the way they were conditioned. Women are looked at as being to talkative, why because when they do Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Sex And Gender : Today 's Society Sex and gender are words presented in very controversial topics surrounding the media in today's society. But how do we know which in which environment to use the different terms? To what extent do you differentiate sex and gender? Until recent years gender and sex were used in the same context. Sex as defined by the dictionary is: "either of the two forms of individuals that occurs in many species and that are distinguished respectively as female or male especially on the basis of their reproductive organs structures". Gender, on the other hand is defined as: "the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits with one sex". From defining these terms, the sex vs. gender debate is about one's relationship with nature and nurture in...show more content... An article in the Ms. Blog, titled Portland Oregon to Requite Gender Neutral Bathrooms, states that Multnomah County is becoming one of the first to require gender–neutral restrooms in all future projects in the county (Abadi 2013, p.2). This paradigm case is an example of the importance in defining sex and gender and how to differentiate them from one another. From an outsiders approach, we can argue our thoughts and opinions strictly based on facts, not personal experience. The media has the biggest impact on our opinion in today's society. Due to the fact that news is being produced instantly, but it can also be accessible at any time of the day and can be received instantly, which makes it easier to persuade the minds of the media's audience. In How Changeable is Gender Friedman writes, "Thanks to Caitlyn Jenner... transgender people are gaining acceptance and a more understanding spotlight" (Friedman 2015, p.1). This statement about the spotlight is referring to media speciation. Society as a whole has created stereotypes on what they believe gender is. A girl is expected to play with dolls, have long hair, and other expectations that as a society we view as feminine traits. A boy is expected to like to play in the dirt, have short hair, and be athletic. By placing these stereotypes on a specific sex, male or female, you then doubt your sex if you do not carry these qualities or interests. This is Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Difference Between Sex And Gender Difference Between Sex and Gender and How They Can Define Us A topic that has been heavily discussed throughout this course is the difference between sex and gender. For past several centuries the word gender has been used particularly as a substitute for sex and vice versa. It has proven to be quite a useful term in the past, however, distinctions between the terms sex and gender, in instances where one word would be more proper to use than the other, have not been fully recognized. In most instances, particularly casual conversations, the words sex and gender are substitutable. They are used as synonyms to describe defining characteristics of an individual without altering the direction of the conversation. In scientific, medical, legal, and even religious contexts the use of the terms lead to misperception and lack of understanding. Although many people believe that sex and gender are essentially the same thing, it is evident that they are inherently different defining characteristics of an individual and that each plays a separate, yet impactful, role in defining who we are. In simple terms, sex refers to a person's anatomical orientation and gender refers to the characteristics that the person, society, or culture defines as either masculine or feminine. This paper discusses the meaning of gender and sex, as defined through society, and delves into the fundamental differences between the two terms. In order to familiarize more the proper definition of the term gender, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Gender Differences Between Gender And Sex Often times you go through life, being confused about what to wear, what to eat, or what you just learned in class. However, many people are constantly categorized to be confused about what their whole life and purpose is, because they cannot be placed in one of the two socially accepted gender categories– male or female. This idea or "disorder"(Medical Dictionary) is commonly known as being transgender. I do not think that there are only two categories for gender; I believe that there are people who are not considered to be only male or female, but both. Due to different religions, influences, social structures, and expectations, people can be put into hiding and therefore never establish a distinct and accepted place in society. In the ongoing controversy, I believe society continues to make the transgender community and essentially any other difference in humanity an uncomfortable subject, which is easily converted to the individual being confused about their social identity or gender. The difference between gender and sex, according to Marilyn Frye is that sex is based off of the biological make up of who you are. For example, what chromosomes you inhibit through DNA replication, and what genitalia you are born with. Gender refers to " behaviors, roles, expectations, and activities in society" (Medical News). According to Medical News Today, another unique aspect and trait that both gender and sex hold is that the differences in sexes do not vary throughout the world, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Essay about Single-sex education vs. Coeducation Education has been an important factor of all of our lives for an exceptional amount of time, but unfortunately, America has been falling behind from other nations in their education system compared to other nations (Pahlke 444). Almost all of our public schools in our country are coeducational and only handful of them are single–sex educational schools. Single–sex education should be taken into high consideration for most students to attend because of the benefits they might gain from them. It is important to look at all possible ways to try and better our education system for the benefit of the children and teenagers attending school. The most important years of schooling that provide a solid background for all students would be...show more content... Another example of students being more focused in single–sex classrooms is when Hoffman, in his article "The Effect of Single–Sex Instruction in a Large, Urban, At–Risk High School", mentions: Girls reported SSI as academically preferable because there were fewer disruptions (Parker & Rennie, 2002), better opportunities to concentrate on work (Mullholland et al., 2004), and diminished feelings of embarrassment for speaking up in class (Jackson & Smith, 2000; McCoy, 1995). Girls also have claimed that they were disadvantaged in CE classrooms (Jackson & Smith) and that SSI classes offered more support, less hassle, and less ridicule and teasing from peers (Parker & Rennie).(Hoffman 16) It is clearly noted that the students were in fact more focused in the classrooms without the opposite sex being present which substantially will be a major benefit for our country in helping it increase our academic level back to the top or to be even with the countries that our currently ahead of us in that aspect. Not only are the students more focused in the classrooms with single–sex classrooms, but they also feel more comfortable with each other and aren't very concerned with the way they look. They don't need to be worrying about impressing anyone because everyone there is of the same gender so it would be a waste of their time if they tried to impress one another. It is common for them to be able to go Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. Single-sexed or Mix-School Debate Which is better for children studying at single sex–school or mixed sex–school? This is the most attracting question to parents when their children have the age of education or the age when they go to school. All parents want for their children the best thing in all life, want for their children things which they can't do it, so many decision will take on one topic. Some people see that co–education is the best way of education, co–educational is a system of education boys and girls together. Boys and girls are different, due to their physical mental; both of them have his/her own style of thinking and getting information or even study. En single sex–school, boys and girls are separated from each other, but they learn in the same way. Co–educational has many advantages than single sex–school, it prepares boys to talk with the other sex, communicate with each other, develops them personality with both gender behind the other sex, balanced life between boys and girls, accumulated experience from inter–face the other sex and see his/her point of view, as both of girls has his/here own point of view and his/her way of thinking, so both sex improve themselves. That's not only advantages of mixed school, mixed school helps confidence in all students and they excel at university as leaders, all of students fell positive, comfortable, and good attitude when they are with the other sex. In–spite of being in a single sex–school is a point of view, but other people see that mixed Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. Relationship Between Sex And Gender Sex and gender throughout history have been used interchangeably. A man was simply a male, a woman was simply a female. It was a simplistic system that simply ignored anyone that fell outside the traditional gender binary. In this essay, I will discuss the relationship between sex and gender by exploring the psychosexual development theories of Sigmund Freud that seeks to explain how women and men develop gender roles. To Freud, a man is born a male and develops his masculinities from a struggle with his father. To challenge Freud's theories, we analyse the case of David Reimer, who from near birth was raised as a woman on the advice of Dr John Money who believes that a woman is not born, but made through cultural experiences. Freud and Money argue both sides of the essentialist versus constructionist debate. Through observing how gender relates with biological sexual identity, we look at how Intersex and Transexuals break the male/female gender binary and the challenges they face in both official and cultural recognition. The relationship between sex and gender has been evolving over the last century. Theories about what it means to be male or female reached the mainstream with Sigmund Freud's theory of penis envy, declaring that women are "mutilated and must learn to accept their lack of a penis". Accepting the lack of penis leads to competition with the mother in order to secure the affections of the male role model, in this case, the father. This competition leads to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 21. In this assignment I will be discussing the expect of nature vs nurture debate and will be defining what gender and sex is and applying that to nature vs nurture debate. Nature is our biology it refers to all the genetic inheritance and other biological features such as; colour hair, skin colour, colour eyes and many more. Nurture is the environment around us which makes people who they are and how an individual is raised their level of values and beliefs. For example, experience and learning on a person. The nature and nurture debate is influence which makes a human behaviour which are biological approach, psychoanalysis, cognitive psychology, humanism and behaviourism. Sex refers to biological difference between females and males. For instance, chromosomes in females are XX and male chromosomes are XY. Females reproductive organs are ovaries and hormones are oestrogen. Males reproductive organs are testes and hormones are testosterone. Gender refers to the cultural difference which has effect on society of women and men according to their sex. An individual sex cannot change from birth but their gender could. Nurture is big role in people's lives at it identifies who we are. We could be straight, gay, transgender. Gender comes into that role as we can change our gender numerous times and experience thing; at the end of the day the sex that you were born with never changes. Nature is also massive role in people's lives as we need to know where we come from our background, Get more content on HelpWriting.net