LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Cengage



Learning Objectives

After studying Chapter 3 you will be able to:

1. Define the terms sex and gender.

2. Distinguish between gender identity and gender role and provide examples of each.

3. List and describe the six different levels of gender-identity formation from a biological perspective.

4. Explain the process of prenatal sex differentiation, and explain the variants outlined in the text.

5. Explain the difference between true hermaphrodites and pseudohermaphrodites.

6. Explain how social-learning factors influence gender-identity formation.

7. Define the interactional model of gender-identity formation.

8. Discuss transsexualism, making specific references to the following:

a. the characteristics of transsexualism

b. various theoretical explanations regarding what causes gender dysphoria

c. treatment options for people with gender dysphoria

d. the various phases involved in sex reassignment surgery

e. what studies have revealed regarding post-operative follow-up of the lives of transsexuals

9. Define and give examples of gender-based stereotypes.

10. Explain how parents, peers, schools, textbooks, television and religion contribute to the socialization of gender roles, making reference to relevant research.

11. Describe gender role expectations and explain how these stereotypes affect sexual attitudes and behaviors in men and women.

12. Define the term “androgyny” and discuss research comparing androgynous individuals to people who are gender-typed masculine or feminine.

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