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APY 2601Learning unit 3:Gender
,KEY TERM:
Sex: A biological categorization of individuals based on
physical characteristics such as genitalia, reproductive
organs, and chromosomes.
Gender: A socially constructed concept that encompasses
the roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with
being male or female.
Masculinity: The cultural and social characteristics that
are traditionally associated with men and masculinity,
such as strength, dominance, and aggression.
Femininity: The cultural and social characteristics that
are traditionally associated with women and femininity,
such as nurturing, passivity, and emotional sensitivity.
, KEY TERM:
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Gender stereotyping: The act of assuming and assigning
certain characteristics, roles, and behaviors based on an
individual's perceived gender identity, rather than their
actual personality or abilities.
Patriarchy: A system of social organization in which men
hold the majority of power and authority in political,
economic, and cultural spheres, often at the expense of
women's rights and well-being.
Feminism: A social and political movement that advocates
for the equal rights and opportunities for women, as well
as the dismantling of patriarchal structures and gender-
based discrimination.
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