What are the differences between sex and gender? As a matter of fact, while sex is a biological and objective concept, gender is a far more subjective psychosocial construction. In this article, we’ll explain each of these concepts. In addition, we’ll talk about the differences between them. Sex and gender Sex has different definitions. It’s defined as ‘the organic condition, male or female, of animals and plants’, ‘the sexual organs’ and ‘the set of beings belonging to the same sex’ (male and female). It encompasses a set of genetically defined physical and biological characteristics that determine whether a living…
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