If so, the biological approach of Sex and Gender is:
Freuds Theory:
- Happens between the ages of 3-6 - Happens in the unconscious mind - Believes in the Electra and Oedipus complex
Electra (girls) - aged 3-6 - The girl desires a penis, but realises she cannot has one, so she desires a baby instead. - She bonds with mother, and gets more feminine traits.
Oedipus (males)
- aged 3-6 - The male fancies his mother, but scared that his father will find out and cut his penis off (castration anxiety for A*). - He identifies with father, and gets more masculine traits.
Key Concepts you must know:
Male Chromosome- XY Female Chromosome- XX Male Hormone- Testosterone Female Hormone- Oestrogen
The Core Theory;
When you are born, they believe:
- if you are born male, you will be masculine - If you are born female you will be feminine
Criticisms:
- This theory ignores that behaviours are learned - If men are biologically similar, why are men so different. For Example- one being very masculine, but one being very feminine
FOR YOUR A/A*
You must state that this theory is supported by Diamond and Sigmundonds, which suggests that you can change a gender.