gender and culture

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differences in body shape to females and males?
women tend to be smaller, with flatter broader pelvis, smaller lungs and heart with higher % of fat
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because women have smaller hearts and lungs, what does this mean?
they have a lower oxygen carrying capacity
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what is the difference between muscle mass in men and women?
women have less muscle mass so they tend to be more flexible
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what are the differences of maturity levels in boys and girls?
girls tend to mature faster than boys, but then boys tend to grow much taller after about 11yrs and stronger
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an example of sexual discrimination?
women were not allowed to compete in distance races, it was seen that most sports were only male based
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Card 2

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because women have smaller hearts and lungs, what does this mean?

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they have a lower oxygen carrying capacity

Card 3

Front

what is the difference between muscle mass in men and women?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

what are the differences of maturity levels in boys and girls?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

an example of sexual discrimination?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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