Sex and Gender

• What is the definition of Sex?

  the biological differences between males and females including chromosomes, hormones and anatomy
• What is the definition of Gender?

  The psychological and cultural differences between males and females including attitudes, behaviours and social roles
• What does Gender refer to?

  a persons psychological status as either masculine or feminine 
• Gender dysphoria?

  A set of beliefs and preconceived ideas about what is expected or appropriate for males and females in given society
• Sex-role stereotypes?

  A set of beliefs and preconceived ideas about what is expected or appropriate for males and females in given society 
• What was Bin et al's study into sex-role stereotypes?

  Wanted to find out if new parents stereotype their baby 

  Asking parents to describe their new babies within 24 hours of the baby being born 
• What did Bin et al find about sex-role stereotypes in their study?

  found their parents of baby boys described their babies as being alert and strong whereas girls where described as soft and delicate 
• What did Bin et al find about sex-role stereotypes in their study?

  found their parents of baby boys described their babies as being alert and strong whereas girls where described as soft and delicate 
• What did Bin et al conclude in is study into sex-role stereotypes?

  parents stereotype their children from a very young age dispute their being no stereotypical behaviour