The difference between sex and gender lies in their definitions and how they are understood in society:
- Sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define humans as male, female, or intersex. It is based on physical attributes such as reproductive anatomy, chromosomes (XX or XY), and hormone levels.
- Gender is a social and cultural concept that refers to the roles, behaviors, identities, and expectations society associates with being male or female. It is more fluid and can vary across cultures and time periods.