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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Gender Roles

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What is the difference between sex and gender?
  1. Sex is learned, gender is biological.
  2. Sex and gender are the same.
  3. Gender is learned, sex is biological.
  4. Gender is based upon sex.
  5. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - An individual’s sex comes from their biological make-up, while gender is learned through the socialization process. Gender roles may vary from one culture to another because gender is learned. Western parents dressing girls in pink is an example of how society shows gender.
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