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What do you understand by the terms gender and sex?

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What do you understand by the terms gender and sex?

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Sex refers to the biological differences between males and females, such as physical and reproductive characteristics, which are determined at birth. Gender refers to the socially and culturally defined roles, behaviours, and responsibilities associated with being male, female, or other gender identities.

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Chapter 1: Work, Livelihood and Career - Review Questions [Page 15]

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NCERT Home Science Human Ecology and Family Sciences Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 1 Work, Livelihood and Career
Review Questions | Q 1. | Page 15
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