Core Theory

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  • Created on: 27-06-17 10:04
What is the Core Theory?
Biological Approach
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How long is it that the chromosomes start to 'kick in' during pregnancy?
6 weeks
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Male chromosomes
XY (can sometimes be XXY if born with atypical sex chromosomes)
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Female chromosomes
**
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Criticism of the biological approach #1
The biological approach ignores the idea that gender roles may be learnt
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Criticism of the biological approach #2
The biological approach does not explain the wide range of behaviors with in a sex
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Criticism of the biological approach #3
The biological approach does not explain that gender roles can change over time
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6 weeks

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How long is it that the chromosomes start to 'kick in' during pregnancy?

Card 3

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XY (can sometimes be XXY if born with atypical sex chromosomes)

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**

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The biological approach ignores the idea that gender roles may be learnt

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