sex and gender key concepts

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sex
a biological term that tells us whether we are male or female
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gender
A psycological term that tells us whether we are feminine, masculine or androgynous
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Masculinity
A gender term that is assoicated with male traits/roles
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Femininity
A gender term that is assoicated with female traits/roles
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Androgny
A gender role that is assoicated with high levels of both masculine and feminie traits
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Chromosomes
A part of the cell that contains gentic information
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Hormone
A chemical produced by the body that affects cells and organs
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evolution
A proccess in which species adapt to their enviroment in order to survive and reproduce
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Oedipus complex
A conflict that occurs when a boy unconsciously desire their mother and want to be like their father
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Electra compleax
A conflict that occurs when a girl unconsciously desire their father but worry about losing their love for their mother, " penis envy"
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A psycological term that tells us whether we are feminine, masculine or androgynous

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A gender term that is assoicated with male traits/roles

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A gender term that is assoicated with female traits/roles

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A gender role that is assoicated with high levels of both masculine and feminie traits

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