Now a days, this topic has attain it's position as the center of attention no matter it's west or east everybody is discussing it. These both terms cannot be interch

Now a days, this topic has attain it's position as the center of attention no matter it's west or east everybody is discussing it. These both terms cannot be interchanged, both terms have their own meanings. So, we need to learn the meanings of some basic terms.

        According to the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, 

The different biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as reproductive organs, hormones and chromosomes."

The term SEX refers to the genetic makeup of the person such as the typical biological female has "XX" chromosomes in it, And, the typical biological male has the "XY" chromosome in them.

                According to the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION,

" The socially constructed characteristics of women and men- such as norms, roles and relationships of and between groups of women and men. It varies from society to society and can be changed. The concept of gender includes 5 important elements: Relational, hierarchical, historical, contextual and institutional. While most people are born either male or female, they are taught appropriate norms and behaviours- including how they should interact with others of the same or the opposite sex with in households, community and work places. When individuals are groups do not "fit" established gender norms day often face stigma,  discriminatory practices or social exclusion- all of which adversely affect health."

There are 107 gender identities, some of the names of the genders are as;

                             Abinary, Agender, Bigender, Binary, Cis gender, Demigender, Heterosexual, Omnigender, Pangender, Xgender, Homosexual, Gender fluid, and much more.

There are only "TWO" biological sexes, either MALE OR FEMALE.

what's the difference between SEX and GENDER?

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