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A trait that expresses itself only in one gender even though either gender may carry genes for the trait.  

Prejudice and discrimination based upon one’s gender. All of the actions and attitudes that relegate individuals of either sex to a secondary and inferior status in society.  

Those genetic traits in which the dominant expression depends on the sex of the individual, sex-linked trait.  

A substance secreted by the sex glands directly into the bloodstream. An oestrogen or androgen which promotes the growth of secondary sexual characteristics. Steroid hormone responsible for sexual development and reproductive function. The main female sex hormones are estrogens and progesterone; the male sex hormones are androgens (including testosterone). The hormones that influence sexual differentiation…

A sense of guilt resulting from the violation of personal standards or of proper sexual behavior.  

A gonad.  

A rash that develops in some women during sexual arousal as a result of vasocongestion of blood vessels near the surface of the skin. It begins at the abdomen, spreading to the throat, neck, and finally to the breasts.  

The formal and informal learning about the biological, sociological, psychological, spiritual, and interpersonal aspects of human sexuality. Teaching children about their own sexuality, its joys and hazards and its place in human life. Traditionally children picked up information about sexuality in bits and pieces, not in any formal way, and only in the rarest circumstances…

The desire to seek sexual gratification; also known as libido. Sex drive is thought to peak in the early 20s, and decline slowly thereafter. However, it varies from person to person and with environmental factors such as stress, opportunity to be sexual, and religious and cultural factors. Motivation, both psychological and physiological, for behavior associated…

A type of surgery in which the existing genitalia is removed and a substitute set of genitalia is constructed of the opposite sex. Performed on those who are transsexuals.