Women's Studies 1021F/G Lecture 6: Jessica Cameron

• School: Western University
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: Women's Studies 1021F/G
• Professor: Frank Cameron

Document Summary

Lagy gaga in alter ego as joe caledonna. Sex: the male of female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to reproductive functions. [ ] the sum of the structural functional differences by which the male and female are distinguished. Distinguished on basis of primary sex characteristics (vagina/penis) Gender: either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated by social and cultural roles and behaviour . Distinguished on basis of social presentation (feminity/masculinity) Allows us to see gender is not determined by our biology and allows us to present ourselves in the world. Limitation: we don"t have access to sex outside of gender discourse (ideas and ideologies already circulating to define gender and sexual difference) Judith/jack is not trans but sometimes uses male pronouns or female (flexible) Tries to make sense of her own sexuality and masculinity. *dictionary. com gives simple definitions but still maintains to certain social conformities*