Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is gender a social construct?
Position2 of 3

Gender is not a social construct

Biochemical differences in males and females determine their gender roles, and their innate inclination towards certain behaviours. This behaviour is external to societal influences.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Gender is biological, the level of testosterone in an individual determines this
    Prenatal exposure to testosterone determines behaviours that are typically associated with being male or female.
  2. There are biochemical differences in the brains of men and women determining their behaviour
    Due to hormonal differences, the development of the human brain varies in males and females, determining their gender.