Question

What is the primary difference between sex and gender?

पर्याय

• Sex refers to social roles, while gender refers to biological characteristics.

• Sex is biological (male/female), while gender is social (masculine/feminine roles).

• Sex and gender are the same thing.

• Sex is determined by family, while gender is determined by biology.

Answer 1

Sex is biological (male/female), while gender is social (masculine/feminine roles). 

Explanation:

Sex refers to biological characteristics like chromosomes and reproductive organs, while gender refers to socially constructed roles, behaviours, and expectations associated with being male or female.​