Educational Psychology / Unit 9 EDP 0801 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Sex and Gender
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The idea
Sex refers to biological category, defined by physical differences in genetics and reproductive anatomy; gender refers to the cultural, social and psychological meanings associated with masculinity and femininity, including social roles.
In practice
Being born female is sex; being expected to prefer quiet play is gender.
Where people slip
The terms are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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