ACMA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Margaret Mead, Arapesh Languages, Stoicism
9 Apr 2016
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Either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions . The state of being male or female. The state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones) The behavioural, cultural or psychological traits typically associated with one sex. Determined by the presence or absence of specific reproductive, physical traits. News article claims that biologists now think that sex is not a binary feature for human beings. Fluid variable, dependent on expression rather than physicality. Masculinity: strength, toughness, stoicism, rationality, logicality, sexual aggressive. Femininity: softness, emotionality, sesitivity, nurturing, sexually passive. Margaret mead [ sex and temperament in three primitive societies 1935] Sex and gender three completely different and distinct social groups in new guinea. Groups had no contact with one another or outside world. Men and women displayed similar attitudes and actions.
