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WEEK SEVEN
TOPIC: Gender
Meaning of Gender
Gender simply refers to the sex of an individual that is male or female and roles the society assigned to it.
Gender is the sum of cultural values, attitudes roles, practices and characteristics based on sex.
Meaning of gender role:
This is the role or behaviour considered appropriate for male or females in a society.
Gender Similarities
Both male and female have the following in common
- They are all human beings with feelings and desire
- Apart from the genitals they have similar body parts.
- They all go through puberty and share romantic interest in other people.
- They will have goals, Capabilities and Characteristics.
- They both need to eat and may grow up on the same foods.
Meaning and examples of gender roles:
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