Differences between Sex and Gender

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Subject Area:Sociology

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Gender, on the other hand, describes the social or cultural definitions either masculine or feminine of one being male or female. Gender identity is the degree to which an individual is identified as masculine or feminine (OpenStax-CNX 2). How Gender Roles Relate To Your Personal Life Gender roles are impacted through socialization is influencing of individual behavior and perceptions in so that the individual conforms to expectations for males and prescribed by society. The roles of socialization dictate the jobs or positions which individuals perform later once they grow up. The socialization begins at an early age where girls are culturally inducted into feminine activities such as playing with dolls, preparing food, washing clothes which are women’s duties while boys play with small cars weapons which are men duties (Marinov 2).

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These roles were advanced further at school environment since as I joined school, I often felt science subjects and courses were difficult and meant for men, and so I studied art subjects and eventually pursued a social science degree. This has enabled me to get a job in the field of social development where I am earning lower a wage compared to former male classmates and colleagues who pursued highly valued careers like engineering and architecture. In my area of work, I have also experienced gender discrimination whereby senior positions are normally given to male workmates even when they are less qualified and competent than me. The socialization into reproductive duties at household level has enabled me to easily settle into similar duties in my own house and even at work.

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