The Creation of the Western Gender Binary Can Be Attributed

question 10

Multiple Choice

The creation of the Western gender binary can be attributed to ______.

• A) findings in biological research
• B) histories of matriarchal traditions
• C) the group-oriented nature of Western society
• D) interpretations of the story of Adam and Eve
• E) an attempt to distinguish Western culture from Native culture

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Definitions:

Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A condition in which individuals with XY chromosomes are unresponsive to androgens, leading to the development of female physical traits but male genetic makeup.

Genetic Composition

The specific arrangement and interaction of genes within an organism, determining its hereditary traits.

Female Fetus

An unborn offspring developing within the womb, characterized by XX chromosomes, leading to the development of female sex characteristics.

Gonads

The reproductive organs in both males and females that produce gametes; testes in males and ovaries in females.