Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
In sociology, there is a clear difference between gender and sex. Sex is the biological characteristics that societies use to separate to people into the categories, as either female or male. The distinction might be based on the genitalia, chromosomes and other physical assumption. On the other hand, gender looks at the difference between men and women that seems to deviate from the ideas that are presented by biology (Fitzsimons 120). Gender is more fluid since it might, at times, not be depended on the biological characteristics. Gender is the concept that society used to determine and manage sex categories. It is the cultural meanings that are given to the roles of women and men. It also forms the framework that people use to understand their identities. Therefore there is a difference between gender and sexuality.
The sociology of gender looks at how society influences people’s understanding and perception of the variation of femininity and masculinity. Masculinity is behaviours that are deemed to be appropriate for men and femininity is the behaviour that is considered necessary for women. Sociology of gender seeks to examine how these view tents to affect the people’s identity and social practices (Lindsey 200). Further sociology aims to look at how the power relationship that emerges from the gender order in each given society and how they change over time. Each community has a different way that develops various gender roles (O’Neill, 112). These gender roles would often affect the multiple conception of femininity and masculinity. The ideas these roles emerge also differs from one society to another. While in some community, it is influenced by religion for some, it is influenced by cultural practices. Therefore, the sociology of gender and sexuality has an essential role in society.
Works Cites
Fitzsimons, Annette. Gender as a Verb: Gender Segregation at Social Work Assignment Help: Gender Segregation at Work. Routledge, 2017.
Lindsey, Linda L. Gender roles: A sociological perspective. Routledge, 2015.
O’Neill, Rachel. “Whither critical masculinity studies? Notes on inclusive masculinity theory, postfeminism, and sexual politics.” Men and masculinities 18.1 (2015): 100-120.
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