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7.3 Violence and genderSEXrefers only to the biological andphysiological differences that define menand women. Sex is therefore only a partof gender, the natural foundationon which roles can be attributed.Examples▶ Only women can give birth.▶ Only men can impregnate.▶ Women have breasts, usually capableof breastfeeding.▶ Men have testicles while women do not.GENDER5Biological5Given by birth5Can NOT BE changedGender refers to the socially constructed roles,rights and responsibilities, power relations, activitiesand attributes that society deems appropriatefor a man or woman. In other words, gender is“socially learned behaviour and expectations thatdistinguish between masculinity and femininity” 47 .5Cultural5Learned throughsocialization5Can BE changedExamples▶ Women and men can be engineers, nurses, caregivers, presidents.▶ Men and women can take care of kids.178 V. V I O L E N C E

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