Sex-gender
Sex-gender binary refers to how people classify gender using masculinity or feminism as the classification factors. The classification of gender is done based on cultural beliefs or social systems. Using the binary model, gender, sexuality, and sex are assumed to align with someone’s genetic composition. After birth, people perceive that male babies will have masculine appearance, portray men’s behaviors, and show men’s character traits. The sex-gender binary system assumes that dressing, sexual orientation, and expression align with one’s sex. In this system, all people are assigned one sex, based on genitalia type. Additionally, gender identities, gender attributes, and roles also determine one’s sex.
The patriarchal system refers to a system in which the men of the society rule over the women. In these societies, men dominate women in all the social aspects. In North American culture, patriarchy was practiced whereby women were denied numerous social opportunities in favor of men. Males dominated the society, with all decisions lying in the hands of men, and women not having a say in decision-making processes. Male identification implied that dominate a patriarchal system, whereby males control, rationalize, and compete to maintain their social status. Women identify with surnames of their husbands in patriarchal societies, with North America portraying this characteristic.
Androcentrism refers to the situation whereby cultural and individual evaluation focuses on male standards, values, and perspectives. Males in this system represent the larger society. This system also shows male-domination whereby all evaluations show males as the dominant gender. Influence and power in this system are assigned to males, who show the represent the image of society. Androcentrism is depicted in sciences, arts, fine arts, medicine, medic, and law. For instance, in arts and literature, more males take the roles of main characters compared to their female counterparts.
The man box is a phrase used to define the numerous brutal ways used to enforce traditional rules, which represent a man. Bullying, shaming, and other brutal methods are used to implement the definition of men in males. The man box system aims at maintaining the dominance of the masculine culture of men. In this system, men do not show emotions, and boys often suppress their naturally occurring emotions to align with the system. In the adolescence stage, shaming happens to boys, whereby they start viewing their male-friends as gay or girly. In this system, crying is a feminine attribute; thus, males should not cry.
Transgender refers to the condition where people depict gender expression and gender identity as different from the sex assigned to them at birth. Male and female transgender people illustrate a lack of exclusiveness in feminism or masculinity. Transgender people are more likely to face discrimination in access to accommodation, healthcare, and work. Transphobia, on the other hand, refers to the negative actions, feelings, and attitudes towards transgender people. Aversion, fear, anger, violence, discomfort, and hatred directed towards transgender people define transphobia. This behavior is similar to sexism and racism because it shows discrimination and prejudice.
Intersex is a term used to refer to people born with variations in sex features. These features include gonads, chromosomes, genitals, and sex hormones. Intersex people lack a distinct definition of female or male but show a tendency towards one gender. Intersexphobia refers to the behavior of showing discrimination against intersex people. The discrimination against these people includes shaming and denial in relationships. Since their birth, intersex children face discrimination and stigmatization.