Gender Study Objectives

What does gender refer to according to the text?

• The biological identity of a person

• The behavior and psychological traits considered appropriate for men and women

• The social status of a person

• The physical characteristics of a person

Are gender traits considered to be biologically determined or socially created?

• Biologically determined

• Socially created

• Determined by individual choice

• Determined by legal systems

According to the text, how consistent are the characteristics of a person's sex across societies?

• They vary greatly from one society to another

• They are different in every individual

• They are the same for all societies

• They are determined by cultural practices

What determines the majority of the roles men and women will play in society according to the provided text?

• Biology

• Gender

• Government policies

• Economic status

What does the provided text suggest about beliefs regarding gender?

• They are insignificant in society.

• They determine the distribution of power between men and women.

• They are biologically determined.

• They are the same across all cultures.

What are "masculine" and "feminine" considered in the context of gender?

• Categories of biological traits

• Behaviors and attitudes appropriate for one's gender

• Types of clothing styles

• Professional roles in society

What does every society have in terms of gender behavior?

• Laws for equal rights

• Norms for how men and women should act

• Guidelines for education

• Rules for political participation

What term is used to describe the specific behaviors and attitudes that a society establishes for men and women?

• Gender equality

• Gender roles

• Gender identity

• Gender expression

What is gender identity defined as in the context of culture?

• A) A person's biological sex

• B) The awareness of being masculine or feminine as those traits are defined by culture

• C) A person's sexual orientation

• D) The legal status of being male or female

Have cultural definitions of masculine and feminine traits remained the same over time?

• A) Yes, they have remained the same

• B) No, they have changed over time

• C) They change every year

• D) They are biologically determined and do not change