Often people use the terms sex and gender as if they are interchangeable

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1. Often people use the terms sex and gender as if they are interchangeable. Define sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Explain to what extent these are natural or social constructs.

2. 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