Josue Vasquez Journal #1

Sex refers to anatomy and physiology, including sex chromosomes, sex hormones, sex organs, and external genitalia. Male, Female, and Intersex are terms used to refer to biological sex. Intersex means a person has female sex chromosomes and female internal reproductive organs, but has external genitals that appear male. Gender is the social and cultural roles that males and females are expected to subscribe to based on their biological sex, and is broken down into three main categories: gender assignment, gender identity, and gender expression. Intersex babies are often categorized based on their external genitalia and socialized according to the gender roles of the culture they were born into. Gender identity refers to how a person thinks about themselves in regards to gender, while gender assignment and gender identity don’t always “match.” Gender expression is how a person shows their gender identity, such as clothing, make-up, hairstyles, or style of walking or dancing. Sexual orientation is fluid and can change over time, making it a Choose and decide your own way.

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