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This document discusses the concept of gender identity, its psychological and biological aspects, and how it is influenced by societal norms and upbringing. It is useful for understanding the complexities of gender identity.
What's inside
- Definition of gender identity
- Biological and psychological aspects of gender identity
- Influence of societal norms and upbringing on gender identity
- Gender roles and stereotypes
- Personal experiences and gender identity
- Factors influencing gender identity development
Who it is for: Students of Psychology, especially those studying gender identity. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Gender identity is the focus. It is shaped by biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. A student learns about the development of gender roles and identity.
Gender Identity and Biology
Gender identity is usually consistent with a person's chromosomal sex. Biological factors play a role. Gender identity is psychological.
Gender Roles in Society
Gender roles are socially determined. Cultures have their own norms. These norms shape a person's gender identity.
Factors Influencing Gender Identity
Physical features, upbringing and social influences affect gender identity. Gender identity is individual. It is not just about biology.
Personal Reflection on Gender Identity
The writer reflects on their own gender identity. They discuss how nature, nurture and social influences shaped it.
Key terms
- Gender Identity
- A person's sense of their own gender, which may not match their biological sex.
- Gender Roles
- The socially accepted behaviors and traits for males and females.
- Masculinity-Femininity Continuum
- A scale measuring how masculine or feminine a person is.
- Secondary Sexual Features
- Physical traits that show a person's gender, like voice pitch or body shape.
- Nurture
- The way a person is raised and influenced by their environment.
- Nature
- The biological and genetic factors that influence a person.
Questions this document helps with
- What is the difference between biological sex and gender identity?
- How do social norms influence a person's gender identity?
- What factors contribute to the development of gender roles?
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