SOC100H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Liberal Feminism, Queer Theory, Hostile Work Environment
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Intersexed: 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: your sense of being male or female and your playing masculine and feminine roles in ways defined as appropriate by your culture and society. Gender identity: a person"s identification with, or sense of belonging to, a particular sex- biologically, psychologically, socially o. Researchers still believe if gender reassignment occurs before 18 months, it can be successful. Social learning of gender begins very early in life. Conflict, feminist, symbolic interactionist theories focus on various aspects of the social construction of gender. Social constructionism: a school of thought that views gender differences as a reflection of the different social positions occupied by women and men.
