Question

which concept best describes the socially constructed roles associated with being male or female?
a. biological sex
b. gender
c. intersectionality
d. feminist essentialism
e. sexual orientation

Explanation:

• Biological sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women.
• Gender is a social construct. It encompasses the roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
• Intersectionality is about the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender.
• Feminist essentialism is a flawed view that assumes there is a fixed, essential female nature.
• Sexual orientation is about a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions.

Since the question is about socially - constructed roles associated with being male or female, gender is the most relevant concept.

Answer:

B. Gender