Discuss cultural differences in the acceptance of transgender and homosexual people

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Discuss cultural differences in the acceptance of transgender and homosexual people and describe a specific cultural example of each.

. The Difference between Sex and Gender

  • Define and differentiate between sex and gender
  • Define and discuss what is meant by gender identity
  • Understand and discuss the role of homophobia and heterosexism in society
  • Distinguish the meanings of transgendered, transsexual, and homosexual identities

12.2. Gender

  • Explain the influence of socialization on gender roles in Canada
  • Understand the stratification of gender in major North American institutions
  • Describe gender from the view of each sociological perspective

12.3. Sex and Sexuality

  • Understand different attitudes associated with sex and sexuality
  • Define sexual inequality in various societies
  • Discuss theoretical perspectives on sex and sexuality