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According to the American Heritage Dictionary: Traditionally, gender has been used primarily to refer to the grammatical categories of "masculine," "feminine," and "neuter," but in recent years the word has become well established in its use to refer to sex-based categories, as in phrases such as gender gap and the politics of gender. This usage is supported by the practice of many anthropologists, who reserve sex for reference to biological categories, while using gender to refer to social or cultural categories. According to this rule, one would say The effectiveness of the medication appears to depend on the sex (not gender) of the patient, but In peasant societies, gender (not sex) roles are likely to be more clearly defined.This distinction is useful in principle, but it is by no means widely observed, and considerable variation in usage occurs at all levels.
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What is a biosexal person?
it means you like you like your same gender as you are and the opposite sex at the same time
What is a synonym for gender?
sex
Is it possible to turn into the opposite gender without a sex change?
by definition, turning into the opposite gender is a sex change, so no.
What is the definition of a he-she?
The definition of he/she is the sex or gender of a person.
Is husband a common gender?
No, the noun 'husband' is a gender specific noun for a male. The noun 'spouse' is an example of a common gender noun. This answer is the standard for the present day but language evolves over time. In a world where same sex marriages are becoming more common, the question could have a different answer in the future.
Analyse the difference between sex and gender?
As far as job-hunting goes, they're the same thing. One's gender means one's sex: male or female.
Can two girls have mutual sex?
No, it is forbidden and sinful to have sex with same gender partner (two women or two men), per religion (the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). However, apart from religion, every thing could be made possible: sex before marriage, sex with same gender, anal sex, .... So, outside religion, it is yes, two girls can have sex with each other.
Why is it called same-sex marriage?
It is called same-sex marriage because it is a marriage between two persons of the same gender.
What are some of the indications you are gay?
The only sign that someone is gay is if they find people of the same gender sexually attractive. This may sound overly simple, but it is the only thing that matters with sexuality. There are no other symptoms. This would not necessarily mean you are gay though. You can find a person of the same gender sexually attractive and be bisexual. It depends if they like just same sex or sex with either gender. Only they will know this.
Is it a sin to kiss the same gender?
If you're going from the christian perspective, no, it's not. Jesus kissed people of the same gender, only same-sex sex is against the bible's law, but that still doesn't make it a wrong thing to do. There's no valid reason to blindly follow the bible.
Can you go out with someone of the same gender and still consider yourself not gay?
It works on the basis that: If you are attracted to a member of the same sex/gender, you are considered Homosexual(gay); If you are attracted to a member of the opposite sex/gender you are considered Heterosexual(straight).
What is the difference between homosexual and heterosexual?
Straight (hetero): Attracted to the opposite sex/gender Gay/Lesbian (homo): Attracted to the same sex/gender
What is the definition of same-sex marriage?
Two people of the same gender getting married
What is a transnational same-sex marriage?
A transnational same-sex marriage is a marriage between two persons of the same gender, but of different nationalities. It is also called a binational same-sex marriage.
How does transsexual impact the world?
It shows people that gender is not the same as sex.
What laws were passed by president John Tyler?
No sex with the same gender.
Are fraternal twins never the same sex?
Fraternal twins can be the same sex or opposite sexes. It doesn't matter.
