For most sociologists, what is the difference between sex and gender?

A) Sex is biological; gender is social.
B) Both relate to genetics, but hormones have a greater influence on gender.
C) Sex is genetic; gender is about primary and secondary sex characteristics.
D) Gender is biological; sex is social.

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Keyli Aguero · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  For most sociologists, sex refers to the biological differences between males and females, while gender refers to the social expectations, behaviors, and roles associated with being male or female. In other words, sex is a biological concept, while gender is a social construct. Hormones can influence both sex and gender, but they are not the determining factors. Primary and secondary sex characteristics are also part of the biological differences between males and females, but they do not define gender.

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