Sex, Gender and Genetics - Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (original) (raw)

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Sex and gender have core roles in how individuals see their identity and their place in society, as well as in how societies structure themselves. As such, the topic is a contentious one that carries significant weight. Different societies, communities, or groups may have divergent views on the relations between the two “typical” sexes and genders, and on individuals who do not fit into these binaries. This information brief attempts to highlight what is currently known about sex and gender from social and scientific research.