Sex” and “gender” are: Group of answer choices Terms that apply to attributes that are present at birth (“sex”) versus attributes that develop later in life (“gender”) Terms that apply to actions (“sex”) versus identity (“gender”) Two different words for the same thing Terms that refer to a biological dimension (“sex”) versus a social dimension (“gender”)

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“Sex” and “gender” are:
Group of answer choices
Terms that apply to attributes that are present at birth (“sex”) versus attributes that develop later in life (“gender”)
Terms that apply to actions (“sex”) versus identity (“gender”)
Two different words for the same thing
Terms that refer to a biological dimension (“sex”) versus a social dimension (“gender”)
 
 
 
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Sex is a biological one. The genitals we have at the time of birth determines our sex. Gender identity refers to the social roles one has to play in the society as well as the personal identification of one's own gender.

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