SOCL 2505 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Social Stratification, Impression Management, Y Chromosome
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The berdache: existed in more than 100 native american cultures, a man or a woman who dressed like, performed the duties of, and behaved like a member of the opposite sex. The parents recognize in child that the child is expressive of both sexes. If the individual has spiritual vision it is a sign that they should become a berdache: berdache are accepted members of society. Important questions: what is the difference between sex and gender, sex is biological. Biological construction of gender: gestation: nine-month development in the womb. Genetic sex is determined at moment of conception. Egg contributes x chromosome; sperm contributes x or y chromosome (xx girl; Gender behavior is behaviors doing to do with one"s sex. Different levels of hormones give the outlook of the gender behavior. Biosocial influences: biosocial approach: gender identification and behavior based on peoples innate biological differences, based on both biological and cultural components.
