The Existence of Either a Natural (Biological)or a Fixed (Stable)gender

question 74

Multiple Choice

The existence of either a natural (biological) or a fixed (stable) gender is in fact a(n)

• A)ideological construct.
• B)illusion.
• C)delusion.
• D)cultural norm.

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Definitions:

Shingon Buddhism

A major school of Japanese Buddhism, characterized by esoteric teachings, rituals, and practices aimed at achieving enlightenment.

Taizokai Mandara

A complex and symbolic diagram or cosmic map in Esoteric Buddhism, representing the Womb World and the principle of the physical universe.

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history from 1185 to 1333, known for the rise of the samurai class and the establishment of a military-led government.

Realism

A movement that emerged in mid-19th-century France. Realist artists represented the subject matter of everyday life (especially subjects that previously had been considered inappropriate for depiction) in a relatively naturalistic mode.