PS275 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Y Chromosome, Gender Role, Zygote
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Sex differences and similarities, gender-role development, and sexual behaviour: Sex: refers to a person"s biological identity: his or her chromosomes, physical manifes- tations of identity and hormonal influences. Gender: refers to a person"s social and cultural identity as male or female. Biological differences of the sexes: fathers determine the sex of their offspring. A zygote that receives and x chromosome from both parents is a genetic (xx) female. A zygote that receives a y chromosome from the father is a genetic (xy) male. More to sex differences than just biological heritage. Virtually all societies expect males and females to behave differently and assume differ- ent roles. Gender typing: the process by which children acquire not only a gender identity but also the motives, values and behaviours considered appropriate in their culture for members of their sex. Gender-role standard: a value, motive, or behaviour that is considered more appropri- ate for members of one sex than the other.
