NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
SOCIOLOGY
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Sex is shaped by culture.
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Gender is a biological concept.
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Cultural patterns are part of gender
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Behavior is determined by sex alone
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sex refers to “the different biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as reproductive organs, chromosomes, hormones, etc.” Gender refers to “the socially constructed characteristics of women and men – such as norms, roles and relationships of and between groups of women and men.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there’s a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity. It’s sometimes known as gender incongruence. See your GP if you think you or your child may have gender dysphoria.
Detailed explanation-3: -The distinction between sex and gender is a highly pertinent one when seeking an understanding of feminist ideology. “Sex” reflects biological differences between men and women whereas “gender” refers to cultural and social distinctions.