8.2 The Science and Sociology of Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

LO 8.2: Compare how the sociological perspectives examine gender, sex, and sexuality.

Recall from Chapter 1 that the sociological eye helps sociologists identify and explain patterns of behavior and attitudes and the social forces that shape these patterns. Sociologists study how gender, sex, and sexuality are often taken for granted in the broader culture, yet are, socially constructed, and change. This section explores several foundational theories that help with understanding how gender, sex, and sexuality work in the broader culture.