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Chapter 12 | Gender, Sex, and Sexuality 251
12 Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
Figure 12.1 Some children may learn at an early age that their gender does not correspond with their sex. (Photo courtesy of Rajesh Kumar/ flickr)
Learning Objectives
12.1. Sex and Gender
• Define and differentiate between sex and gender
• Define and discuss what is meant by gender identity
• Understand and discuss the role of homophobia and heterosexism in society
• Distinguish the meanings of transgender, transsexual, and homosexual identities
12.2. Gender
• Explain the influence of socialization on gender roles in the United States
• Understand the stratification of gender in major American institutions
• Describe gender from the view of each sociological perspective
12.3. Sex and Sexuality
• Understand different attitudes associated with sex and sexuality
• Define sexual inequality in various societies
• Discuss theoretical perspectives on sex and sexuality