Sociology › Section L · Gender, sex, and sexuality › Topic L.1
Sex, gender, identity, and expression
Is a trait part of biology, or something a society expects? Sociologists separate sex from gender to ask that question clearly, then study how gender roles are taught, how identities vary across cultures, and why these questions have become some of the most debated in public life.
In this topic
- Sex and gender
- Sex is not a single trait
- Gender as social construction
- Learning gender roles
- Gender identity and expression
- Beyond two categories
- How many people are transgender?
- Law and public opinion
- Worked example: sex or gender?
- Worked example: analysing a policy debate
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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