Gender

In today's society sex and gender seem to have two separate meanings. Sex is a more scientific term that explains physical traits and sexual preferences. Gender carries a more social tone. Meaning that it refers to the different clothing, activities, career choices, and positions people hold in society. A person's social status helps separate or classify the two sexes.

Sex is the total sum of physical characteristics that distinguish males and females from each other. The most distinctive difference in characteristics is that man and women have different traits and reproductive organs. It is not often that you see a two meters tall bearded lady who sounds like Barry White walking around. Nevertheless, sex is also known as the preference of sexual partner or mate that one desires. A person's preference determines their sexual identity.

By the other hand, gender consists of social classifications that help determine sex. With the rapid changes in gender equality it is not as easy ...