SOC101Y1 Lecture Notes - Social Constructionism, Glass Ceiling, Talcott Parsons
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Intersexed = infants are babies born with ambiguous genitals because of a hormone imbalance in the womb or some other cause. Sex = depends on whether you were born with distinct male or female genitals and a genetic program that released either male or female hormones to stimulate the development of your reproductive system. Gender = refers to the feelings, attitudes, desires, and behaviours that are associated with a particular sexual category may or may not align w/ a person"s biological sex. Research shows that babies have a vague sense of being a boy/girl at age 1: develop a full blown sense of gender identity b/w ages 2 3. Many researchers believe if gender reassignment occurs before the age of 18 months it will usually be successful. Social learning of gender identity begins really early. Heterosexuality = is the preference for members of the opposite sex as sexual partners.
