Differences Between Sex And Gender - 1498 Words

Many people tend to confuse between sex and gender thinking that they’re the same thing. Sex is the two main categories of male and female into which humans and most other living things are biologically divided in. Gender however, is the state of being male or female and typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones. Children in the same family have different experiences in their interactions with their mothers and fathers. Such differences may teach children indirect lessons about gender roles and reinforced gender typed patterns of behavior that they then carry outside of the family. Society has stamped an image of the roles of each gender and how should be played out. There are two†¦show more content†¦An International Journal of Social Science and Humanity by Anitha Chettiar called â€Å"Problems Faced by Hijras (Male to Female Transgenders) in Mumbai with Reference to Their Health and Harassment by the Police† will examine these roles in terms of how the Indian society sees men and women stereotypically, and how men and women view themselves and each other in terms of stereotypes that are typically ascribed. Stereotypes play a predominant role in societies, thus impacting what people think about each other in terms of gender. Although that gender roles are essential in some communities, gender stereotyping is definitely harmful and limits an individual’s dreams and expectations. From Alvarez’s perspective, the ritual of a quinceanera serves to create a particular mindset in the young girls that go through it. The rituals focus heavily on the external beauty of the young girl. As it can be seen, families will spend a lot of money to have access to top quality dresses and make-up for their girls. These dresses are created in such a way that creates a mental image of a mini-wedding. As a result, the transition into womanhood is heavily punctuated by the notion that the ultimate goal is to become a wife and bear children. While to be a wife and a mother is a noble aspiration, one cannot be able to resist the temptation that there is more to womanhood than a husband, a house, and three kids. Indeed. The ritual creates an obvious mental image