Which of the Following BEST Explains the Relationship Between Biological

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains the relationship between biological sex and gender roles?

• A) We are born male or female and our gender roles naturally develop from our sex.
• B) We are born male or female and society determines our gender roles based on our genitals.
• C) We may be born male, female, or a variation of the two, and how our gender roles develop is a complex issue.
• D) If we are born anything other than male or female, our gender roles will be determined solely by how we are raised.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Aid

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