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Nature v Nurture
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In this essay the claim 'gender is determined by biology' will be critically examined. Sociologist's concern is whether men and women are the product of biological or cultural and environmental factors. They raise the argument for nature versus nurture, as to whether men and women differ naturally or are the differences influenced by societies and cultures. Sociologists who claim gender is determined by nurture say that some of the behaviour displayed by men and women is developed through the social learning of male and female identities. They claim our gender is socially constructed, learnt behaviour. Sociologists who claim gender is determined by nature argue that it is a hormonal process, which determines our gender. Their perspective argues that by our very nature it is our gender roles, which are determined by biology. Gender roles that do not fit this pattern are considered deviant. By examining the evidence for both sides of the...
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