This document discusses gender, sex, and sexuality. It defines key terms and explores:
- The difference between sex and gender, explaining that gender is a social construct rather than being determined by biology.
- Common gender stereotypes and how they are often unrelated to people's actual roles and behaviors.
- The socialization of gender roles and norms beginning at birth.
- Factors like discrimination that can lead to gender inequality in areas like opportunities and treatment.
- How understanding gender issues requires recognizing the experiences of both men and women in society.