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  1. Gender - Wikipedia

    Gender is the range of social, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of being a man (or boy), woman (or girl), or third gender. [1][2] Although gender often corresponds to sex, a …

  2. GENDER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Among those who study gender and sexuality, a clear delineation between sex and gender is typically prescribed, with sex as the preferred term for biological forms, and gender limited to …

  3. Gender - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Nov 19, 2025 · Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a …

  4. Sex and Gender: What’s the Difference? - WebMD

    Aug 3, 2025 · Find out the differences between sex and gender — it’s not as complex as you might think.

  5. What is gender? And why understanding it is important

    Jun 24, 2025 · Broadly speaking, gender can be understood as a socially constructed set of norms, roles and behaviours. These are associated with the sex assigned to a person at birth, …

  6. Gender - Psychology Today

    All humans are born with biological characteristics of sex, either male, female, or intersex. Gender, however, is a social construct and generally based on the norms, behaviors, and …

  7. Gender identity | Definition, Theories, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 20, 2025 · The nature and development of gender identity have been studied and disputed by psychologists, philosophers, and social activists since the late 20th century. So-called …

  8. Understanding the Definition of Gender: A Cultural and Social ...

    May 1, 2024 · Explore gender as a cultural construct: roles, norms, & diversity across cultures. Understand gender identity, expression, & its impact on society.

  9. What is gender? What is sex? - CIHR

    Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people. It influences how people perceive themselves …

  10. Definitions of Gender, Sex, and Sexual Orientation and Pronoun …

    Gender has two components: Gender identity – a person’s basic internal sense of being a man, woman, and/or another gender (e.g., gender queer, gender fluid). Gender expression – …