Which of the Following Statements Best Conveys the Meaning of the Word

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best conveys the meaning of the word "gender?"

A) A cultural agreement about which aspects of physical appearance are representations of masculinity, femininity, or both.
B) A culturally defined understanding of which social behaviors are generally believed to be representations of masculinity, femininity, both, or neither.
C) A designation of biological factors such as in genital, chromosomal, and hormonal displays that are representations of maleness and femaleness.
D) Culturally defined norms such as when and how to engage in sexual behaviors.