refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females (Little & McGivern, 2012). It pertains to one's identity based on his sexual anatomy and reproductive organs. Generally, sex is assigned at birth.

is a term that refers to social or cultural distinctions associated with being male or female females (Little & McGivern, 2012). There are expectations attached to genders, which identifies between a male and female." Males are typically expected to be masculine, and females are expected to be feminine"

refers to the conception of oneself as a male or female. It is the outward manifestation of a person, whether it is masculine or feminine.

describes sexual, romantic, and emotional attraction patterns and one's sense of identity-based on those attractions.

There are instances when a person's biological sex does not align with one's gender identity. These people are often referred to as

Another aspect of our gender pertains to our emotional and sexual attraction that a person feels towards another person

People who are attracted to the opposite sex are called

People who are attracted to people of the same sex are called

people are attracted to both sexes, male or female

refers to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.

Refers to biological and physiological characteristics

used in birth certificates to denote the sex of children"

Male Sex produces______ to fertilize the egg cells.

The female Sex produces____ to produce.

Structures found in the center (nucleus) of cells that carry long pieces of DNA.

a group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body such as breasts and pubic hair..

stimulates the development of male secondary sexual characteristics produced mainly in the testes.

The organ used for reproduction and secondary sex characteristics are largely influenced by one's X and Y chromosomes. These chromosomes determine whether someone's body will express itself as a "female" or a "male".

3 types of Hormones

stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.

if all males presented are in powerful and dominant roles, one can presume that power and dominance are associated with maleness.

if all females are seen to take care of people. one associates females with these rules, thus to be female is to care.

Refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls, and boys that are socially constructed.

A social construct that determines one's roles, expected values, behavior, and interaction in relationships involving men and women.

It affects what access men and women have to decision-making, knowledge, and resources.

Different things to sex, but one's gender is usually associated with one's sex.

BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS (generally define humans as female or male

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTED (set of roles and responsibilities associated with being girl and boy or women and men, and in some cultures. a third or other gender.)

Sex

GENDER

the behavior that one associates with females may not actually be tied to a woman's sex.

is not tied to one's gonads. The whole idea of being a woman, therefore, is based on gender and society's belief in how a woman should act, instead of biological functions that are inescapable.

a generalized view of traits that should be possessed by men and women, specifically physical and emotional roles. They are unrelated to the roles women and men actually perform.

involve assumptions regarding a person's sexuality that reinforce dominant views. Like the assumption that all persons are only attracted to the sex opposite theirs.

the roles that men and women are assigned based on their sex and what behaviors they must possess to fulfill these roles. They prescribe certain traits, behaviors, and responsibilities to individuals based on their assigned sex at birth

Assumptions about a specific group belonging to a gender. Examples are young women, old men, single men, women factory workers, and the like. Compounded stereotypes can also be influenced by other factors such as age, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, or any other aspect of one's identity.

In some communities during ancient times, there was a high regard for women because of the concept of

is typical thinking of most people influenced by the idea that men are expected to behave in a particular manner

men are more likely to hold economic, social, and political power. With the belief that men are stronger than women, patriarchy resulted in women's oppression from ancient times until today.

Patriarchy is derived from the Greek word

is derived from the Greek word patriaches, which refers to a society where power is held by the elder males (

denotes a society where men have the power and privilege starting from the family to the workplace.

is a structure that emphasizes male supremacy placing women inferior to men.

prevailing concept is that men are the "_______, ," and women are the "nurturer."

prevailing concept is that men are the "leaders," and women are the _______.

women are considered equal to men in every aspect except for jobs. Women could choose whom to marry, and they can also have a divorce. They can administer their property and disposed of it as they wish. Also, Egyptian women could buy and sell and enter into legal contracts.

Women have few rights as compared to men. They cannot vote, own property, and were only confined in the home and expected to care for the children.

The perceived role of women is to look after the house and rear the children. Rome is a male-dominated society, and so women were considered subordinate. Women have close dependence on their male relatives, as reflected in the matters of law and finances

women do not have the same status as men. Their male family members subordinated women. They are often ill-treated and were made to compete for their husband's affection with concubines.

is the battle-cry of the women's liberation movement of the feminism. Alongside the civil rights movements in the 1960s, the women's liberation movement gained momentum

Women had "_______" through the feminist movement.

From the emergence of the feminist movement's first wave in the _______ to the modern movement, women continue their fight for equality

According to _________, a few of the significant points that the movement demands are the following:

for many years, women were not allowed to vote because they were viewed as temperamental and cannot make rational decisions. In the Philippines, women were granted the right to vote after the plebiscite in 1937

women's voices were silenced for a long time. Thus, there is a need to hear them and their sentiments to restore their rights. Women must be well represented in politics and society so that there is a genuine concern to their needs

women should have the right to be in control of her body. Reproductive rights involve contraception, abortion, and other reproductive options that must be made available to women.

domestic violence such as physical abuse and marital rape are some of the women's concerns, especially those married. Sexual harassment and sexual violence are also prevalent in many societies. In the Philippines, there is a significant number of cases of gender-based violence. Despite the existence of R.A. 9262 or the Anti Violence Against Women and their children, the culture in the country still dismissed violence against women as "away mag-asawa.