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Social Stratification — Sociology STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsSociologySocial Stratification4 Marks
Question
Gender and sex are interchangeable term.
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Answer

This statement is False.
  1. Gender and sex are not interchangeable terms. Sex refers to the biological distinction between males and males.
  2. In contrast, the term gender refers to the social aspects of differences and hierarchies between male and female. Gender is result of socialization and a social construct.
  3. Sex may be male or female whereas gender refers to the social meaning of masculinity and femininity. It determines how one should behave in society.

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