SOC 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Friedrich Engels, Cross-Dressing, Gender Role
1 Jan 2017
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Intersexed: intersexed infants are born with ambiguous genitals because of a hormone imbalance in the womb or some other cause. People would change their gender to feel more of the person they feel. Child was born a boy but had complications and was born without a penis. Did surgery on bruce to give him his penis. As bruce grew up, he was very interested in feminine toys, clothing, etc. Changed personal perception to brenda but kept all masculine aspects (beard, peeing when standing up, etc. ). Brenda got bullied then decided to change completely to david. Sex: depends on whether you were born with distinct male or female genitals and a genetic program that released either male or female hormones to stimulate the development of your reproductive system. Gender: refers to the feelings, attitudes, desires, and behaviours that are associated with a particular sexual category. Heterosexuality: is the preference for members of the opposite sex as sexual partners.
