CLA101H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Pater Familias, Praenomen
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Sex: two main categories humans are divided (male and female) on the basis of their reproductive functions. Gender: the state of being male or female as expressed by social or cultural distinctions and differences, rather than biological ones. Is viewed from our perspective but our views do not have to correspond to the society"s view of the time. Is not monolithic but varies for different social and or economic group of a society at a given point in time. Sexuality: the sexual relations and interactions between humans (hetero, homo, bi) Depends on the social and economic categories of those actors within that society. Different parts that exist between male and female for purpose of procreation. The male and female are a principle. Emphasis on the sake sex (just inverted versions of the same) Some humans are colder (women) or warmer (men) Describes women as a less perfect version of men. Bc women are less perfect they can have child.
