Women’s Psychology Unit 4 | Minnesota State University Moorhead

University:
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Course:
PSY-113 | General Psychology
Academic year:

2022
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240

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3
Author:

Kevin Riddle

Unit Four: Beyond the Sex/Gender Binary Gender Binary Systems ● The existence of intersex refutes the SEX/GENDER BINARY that argues that there are only two sexes ● Usually those who are intersex are seen as ill (believed that being intersex is a disease and that you need to get fixed) ● Gender Identity: refers to a person’s understanding of oneself as gendered; fundamental sense of belonging to sex/gender category regardless of assignment at birth ○ Instead of refering to ourselves as only boy or only girl we can be called as cisgender which describes those whose gender identity conforms into societal standards for the sex they are assigned at birth ● Gender Expression: a person’s behavior, mannerisms, interests, and appearance that is associated with gender (masculinity or femininity) ● Intersex: not fitting into male or female categories ● Klinefelter's syndrome ○ Assigned male but has more than one X chromosome ○ Some identify as female, some as intersex ● Turner's syndrome ○ Affects only females ○ Results when one of the X chromosomes are missing or partially missing Sexual Attraction/Orientation ● Sexuality: who the person is attracted to and wants to have relationships with (GAY, LESBIAN, HETERO, BISEXUAL, ASEXUAL) ● Within these sexualities there are standards as well Transgender ● Transgender: transitioning from one sex to another (many trans always say that they felt like they’re in the wrong bodies) Identity Label Definition Genderqueer An umbrella term for people who gender identity is outside of or beyond the binary of female and male. Gender non-conforming A term used to refer indivuals or communities who may not identify as transgender but who do not conform to traditional gender norms. Transwoman, Transfeminine individual A transgender individual who identifies as a woman and/or has a feminie gender expression. Transman, Transmasculine individual A transgender individual who identifies as a man/or has a masculine gender expression. Gender bender, Pangender, Polygender Terms used to refer to individuals who are non-binary; they may identify with all genders. Androgynous A term used to refer to individuals who have complete gender neutrality; they may be people whose gender identity is both female and male or neither female nor male. Two-spirited The term comes from the traditions of some Native North American cultures to describe Native people who display characteristics of both male and female genders; this is often associated with having a third gender. ● Complications of Living in a Heteronormative Society ○ Discrimination, prejudice, aggressions ○ Being called “gay”, “alien”, etc ○ Many assume the person’s sexuality is based on how they dress or act (there are standards) Gender Expectations CHARACTERISTICS OF MALENESS CHARACTERISTICS OF FEMALENESS -assertive - fragile - aggressive - weak/gentle - non expressive w/ emotions - not very open (interactive) - strong - the ones who needs to be protected - talkative - communal - interruptive (showing superiority) - emotional - breadwinners - supportive/ empathetic - the ones who protect - passionate - resilient