Sex & Gender

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Sex
A biological term that tells us whether an individual is male or female.
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Gender
A psychological term that tells us whether an individual is masculine, feminine or androgynous.
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Masculinity
A gender term associated with male traits/roles.
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Femininity
A gender term associated with female traits/roles.
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Androgyny
A type of gender where an individual shows high levels of both masculine and feminine traits.
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Chromosome
A part of a cell that contains genetic information.
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Hormone
A chemical produced by the body that affects cells and organs.
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Evolution
A process by which species adapt to their environment in order to survive and reproduce.
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Oedipus complex
A conflict that occurs when boys unconsciously desire their mother but fear their father finding out.
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Electra complex
A conflict that occurs when girls unconsciously desire their father but worry about losing their mother's love.
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A psychological term that tells us whether an individual is masculine, feminine or androgynous.

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Gender

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A gender term associated with male traits/roles.

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A gender term associated with female traits/roles.

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A type of gender where an individual shows high levels of both masculine and feminine traits.

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