What is gender: Sex and gender Different

Sex and gender Different terms are regularly used in theories of sexuality and gender, for example sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, gender roles, sexual orientation. It is important to be clear about the meanings of such terms. Gender is a cultural and social classification system that shapes our understanding of masculinity and femininity beyond biological sex differences. Unlike sex, which refers to biological characteristics, gender encompasses the behaviors, roles, and expressions that societies attribute to individuals based on cultural expectations. These distinctions profoundly influence how people experience the world, interact with others, and understand their own identities across diverse cultural contexts. Broadly speaking, gender can be understood as a socially constructed set of norms, roles and behaviours. These are associated with the sex assigned to a person at birth, which shape their access to power, resources, and equitable enjoyment of rights, among other areas. PDF | On Oct 17, 2022, Debra Kriger and others published What Is Gender? | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate