Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is our gender determined by nature or nurture?
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Gender is determined by both nature and nurture

This position holds that gender is determined by both nature and nurture. It argues that biology and social environment together shape how gender develops—an idea captured by the biosocial theory of gender, which sees innate factors and upbringing as working hand in hand.

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  1. Biosocial Theory of Gender
    Gender is impacted by both socialization, and biological sex