What Is the Growing Field, Particularly Within Anthropology, That Focuses

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is the growing field, particularly within anthropology, that focuses on research into masculinity and femininity as cultural constructs?

• A) gender studies
• B) cultural anthropology
• C) sexuality
• D) biology

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Definitions:

XY Combination

A set of sex chromosomes commonly associated with male characteristics in humans, where X comes from the mother and Y comes from the father.

Secondary Male Sex Characteristic

Physical traits developing at puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish adult males, like facial hair and a deeper voice.

Deep Voice

A voice that has a low pitch, often associated with masculinity and perceived authority or attractiveness in many cultures.

Testicles

Male reproductive glands responsible for producing sperm and hormones, primarily testosterone.