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Sex

Scope note

Concept describing the physiological traits that distinguish the males and females of a species. For the pattern of attitudes and behavior that in any society is deemed appropriate to one sex rather than another, use "sex role." For the sum of an individual's sexual emotions, ideas, and behavior, use "sexuality." ERIC9

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055146

Broader Terms used

<biological concepts>

Narrower Terms used

male
female

Term used for

gender (sex)

Created

13yrs ago

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