University:
American Baptist College
Course:
SOC347 | Sociology of Gender
Academic year:

2024
Views:

130

Pages:

3
Author:

Muthia M.

Concepts of Gender and Sexuality What Is Sexuality? Word origin: Sex Definition: 1. Gender a. Male b. Female 2. Sex Organs a. Male: Penis b. Female: Vagina 3. Sexual Stimulation or Arousal Arousal is a state of vibration in the body. 4. Sex Sexual intercourse is the state when the male sex organ meets the female sex organ (penetration). According to WHO, Sexuality is a central aspect of human beings throughout life including sex, gender identity and roles, sexual orientation, pleasure, closeness and reproduction. According to WHO, Sex is "the different biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as reproductive organs, chromosomes, hormones, etc.". The difference in biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as reproductive organs, chromosomes, hormones, etc. Differences in characteristics that define humans as male and female. What Is Gender? According to WHO, "Gender refers to the socially constructed characteristics of women and men - such as norms, roles and relationships of and between groups of women and men." Another definition, gender is a concept that refers to the roles and responsibilities of men and women that occur as a result of and can be changed by the socio-cultural circumstances of society. Gender can also be defined as a social construction that distinguishes the roles and positions of men and women in a society based on socio-cultural conditions. Roles, activities, characteristics and attitudes that are formed through the socialization process in the community form a standard which is considered a natural thing for certain genders to have. Gender is contextual, time-bound and changeable. Gender Roles Word origin: Sex Generally, gender roles defined in society include: 1. Responsibilities assigned 2. Activities performed 3. Access to things 4. Ability to control something 5. Opportunity to make decisions Gender and Sex Differences 1. Gender: a. Because Of Social b. Not Universal or Not the Same Everywhere c. Interchangeable d. Dynamic e. Dependent f. Not Nature 2. Sex: a. Because of Biological Differences b. Universal Or the Same Everywhere c. Not Interchangeable d. Static e. Not Subject to Time f. Nature Gender Characteristic Beliefs 1. Male: a. Masculine b. Rational c. Firm d. Rude e. Careless 2. Women: a. Feminine b. Emotional c. Meek d. Meticulous Job and Gender Gender does not matter if: 1) It is done fairly 2) Benefits both parties Gender is a problem if: 1) Inequality occurs 2) One party is disadvantaged 3) One gender is differentiated 4) One sex is considered incapable 5) One sex is treated as inferior 6) One sex experiences gender injustice