Male, Female and Others

1. Difference between gender system, biological sex, gender identity, gender expression
2. Male, Female, Others
3. Discrimination, stereotypes
4. Rights (Equal Chances) in Europe
5. Acceptance

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1. Gender systems are systems of gender roles in societies. A gender role is "everything
that a person says and does to indicate to others or to the self the degree that one is male,
female, or androgynous.
Gender identity is one's own personal experience with gender role and the persistence of
one's individuality as male, female, or androgynous, especially in self-awareness and
behavior.Gender identity can correlate with assigned sex at birth, or can differ from it. [2] All
societies have a set of gender categories that can serve as the basis of the formation of a
person's social identity in relation to other members of society.
Biological sex, the one, which a person is born with
Gender expression refers to the aspects of person's behavior, mannerisms, interests, and
appearance that are associated with gender in a particular cultural context, specifically with
the categories of femininity or masculinity. This also includes gender roles. These categories
rely on stereotypes about gender.

2. http://gender.wikia.com/wiki/Gender_Wiki

Are homosexualityandbisexuality mental illnesses?

Homosexuality and bisexuality are not mental illnesses. Studies show that people's sexual
orientation has no bearing on their mental health and emotional stability.

Whatisbisexuality?
Bisexuality is emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction to people whose biological sex is
different than and the same as one's own. Bisexuality has existed throughout humanity's
existence and in every culture. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people are part of every
socioeconomic class, educational level, and race/ethnicity.

Whatishomosexuality?
Homosexuality is emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction to persons of the same sex. The
term homosexual has medical roots from the turn of the last century (early 1900s) and most
people now prefer the terms gay and lesbian instead.

Howmany gay, lesbian, bisexual, andtransgenderpeople are there?

The Kinsey Institute suggested that approximately 10 percent of the population may be gay,
lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. This would equal approximately 28 million.

3. People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even
execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are. Sexual orientation
and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to discrimination
or abuse. 

”As a gay person, I grew up knowing I was different. Hearing other kids call anyone who
deviated from traditional gender expectations a “fag.” Getting called a “lesbo” at age 11. I
hadn’t come out to anyone and didn’t even really understand what it meant, but I knew it was
an insult.
At an early age, we learn that it’s at best different to be LGBT. And many of us are taught
that this difference is bad — shameful, deviant, disgusting. We might try to hide it. We might
wish it away. We learn that even if our family accepts us, there are some relatives who might
not; we get asked to hide who we are so as not to make them uncomfortable.

This teaches shame.

We hear about LGBT people who have been physically attacked or even killed for being who
they are.

This teaches fear.

While I know I grew up with privilege, and others have stories far worse than mine, I also
believe that countless other LGBT people could tell stories like this — not the same, but all
rooted in a legacy that made us feel ashamed of who we are. And yet I like many of us, also
learned pride and hope and found a community that loves me and makes me feel welcome.”
-Rose Saxe, Senior Staff Attorney, LGBT & HIV Project

*Do youbelievethatthere are anygenderrolesthatpeopleshouldbetaughttofollow?*

Do genderstereotypesseemtobe more offensive, or incorrectlyportrayed, tofemales, males or

others? All equally?
https://blogs.uoregon.edu/genderstereotypes/

Genderstereotypes are generalizedbehaviorsandattitudesthat are thoughttobe normal

andappropriate for a personsolelybased off his or herbiological sex.
Thisleadstopeoplemakingquickjudgementsaboutothersbased on
theirappearancesandattitudes.

Do genderstereotypes determine an individual’sgenderidentity? Shouldthey?

4. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, andtransgender (LGBT) rights are widely diverse in Europe per
country. 15 out of the 25 countriesthathavelegalised same-sex marriageworldwide are
situated in Europe;[A afurtherthirteen European countrieshavelegalised civil unions or
otherforms of recognition for same-sex couples. Switzerland isconsideringlegislationto
introduce same-sex marriage.
LGBT rights in the European Union are protected under the European Union's
(EU) treaties and law. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in all EU states and discrimination in
employment has been banned since 2000. However EU states have different laws when it comes
to any greater protection, same-sex civil union, same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex
couples.

http://iteslj.org/questions/gender.html
5.WHY ARE GENDER STEREOTYPES BAD?
Seems like an obvious question, huh?

Gender stereotypes have a much bigger effect than society may think. It can directly affect how an
individual will identify their gender in society due to the pressure of fitting these stereotypes. It also
strongly affects how media portrays gender. This then also leads to individuals succumbing to these
stereotypes because media is presented all around the world.

They pressure individuals to look and behave a certain way that is seen as common and normal by
society. Gender stereotypes don’t allow people to themselves. Everyone is too busy trying to fit in, and
gender stereotypes are helping lead them to what they think they have to be.

“Appearance has a lot to do with how we perceive gender and the kind of attributes we
assign to people upon meeting them.” 
– Jamison Green

Many of society’s gender stereotypes translate to a person’s appearance; clothes, hair style, piercings,
tattoos, makeup, etc. Whether we notice it or not, and as Green suggests in his article, we all make a
quick judgment of a person we meet based on their appearance.

Oh, she is wearing pink, heels, and a lot of jewelry and makeup with curled hair? Must be a “girly girl”.
She is wearing baggy pants and an oversized hoodie? Must be a tomboy.
He’s wearing a dirty, ripped t-shirt and jeans? Must be very manly and tough.
That male is wearing skinny jeans and a nice polo? And has nicely shaped eyebrows? Must be gay.

So, these seem familiar right? But maybe the first girl has an interview and wants to look presentable.
Maybe the second girl is feeling sick and just needs to run to the store and get medicine. Maybe the
first guy is just out of clean. And maybe the second guy just likes to look clean and neat.

Somepeoplehave more troubleunderstandingthe idea of a “thirdgender.”Making an effort to get to

know people of all points on the gender spectrum is part of creating a more tolerant and accepting
world.

 The cultureswhichhave open approachestogenderaroundtheworldcan act as a guide for acceptance

of nontraditionalgenderroles. No matter a person’sgender, everyonedeservesequalhumanrights.