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Download Solution PDFGender is a/an:‐
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Download Solution PDFGender a social construct was first coined by John Money. It impacts attitudes, roles, responsibilities and behaviour patterns of boys and girls, men and women in all societies. Gender relations vary from society to society. It is a women’s and people’s issues shaped by power relations in multicultural societies like India. The following are the key points related to it:
- Gender Conformity is when one's gender identity, gender expression, and sex are matched according to the social norm.
- When someone confirms one’s behaviour and appearance for the social expectations and acceptance of one’s group, it is also an example of gender conformity and gender roles placed on us.
- Children acquire gender roles through media, socialization and culture.
- Attitudes and expectations regarding gender roles are based on stereotypes, inherent gender differences, discriminatory policies followed through generations.
It should be noted that sex is a biological entity.
Hence, we conclude that gender is a social construct.
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