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your sex vs your gender

Both 'your sex' and 'your gender' are correct phrases, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Your sex' refers to biological characteristics such as male or female, while 'your gender' refers to social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to biological or social aspects.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 853 views

your sex

This phrase is correct when referring to biological characteristics such as male or female.

Use 'your sex' when discussing biological characteristics, such as in medical contexts or when referring to physical attributes.

Examples:

Please indicate your sex on the form: male or female.
The doctor needs to know your sex for the medical examination.

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You're very beautiful, extremely witty, a sterling representative of your sex.
Wait, let's douse your sex with it.
Contact with representatives of your sex is impossible.
I can't see your sex otherwise.
Where are the files stored from your sex crime division?
Not that I need to know the details of your sex life.
I heard that buying real estate invigorates your sex life.
Maybe she just doesn't have your sex drive.
It's great for your sex life.
I would very much like to read about your sex life.
Don't tell me one of your sex stories.
I'll do your sex tape.
Girl, get your sex drive in check.
Not evolved enough to want to hear about your sex life.
I have zero interest in your sex life.
The nectar of your sex ages like a fine wine.
Teamocil may decrease your sex drive.
It's your sex's prerogative...
There's time to take your sex histories before dinner.
You're severe upon your sex, Miss Bennet.

Alternatives:

biological sex
physical sex

your gender

This phrase is correct when referring to social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.

Use 'your gender' when discussing social and cultural aspects, such as in discussions about gender identity or gender roles.

Examples:

What is your gender identity?
Gender stereotypes can limit your opportunities.

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You're the shame of your gender.
The least you could do is be ashamed of your gender.
When they're monitoring your clickstream - and you know they are - they have a really hard time figuring out your age, your gender and your income.
they have a really hard time figuring out your age, your gender and your income.
I mean, not you specifically, more as like a representative member of your gender.
You know, I saw so much of myself in you when you were... when you were just young and growing up and experimenting in your gender confusion.
I thought you already had your gender reversed.
You're a disgrace to your gender.
I suggest you start attending to some duties more suited to your gender.
I do not care about your gender.
Perhaps referring to your gender, Doctor.
You're funnier when I'm not dehydrated and annoyed at your gender.
The trouble isn't with me, Penny, it's with your gender.
For, by doing so correctly, they contribute towards a goal we all have - a society based on equality and tolerance, where human rights are respected, whatever your gender.
Get back in there with your friends and your gender neutral streamers and your teddy bear cake that I had to call four bakeries just to find so that you could have your perfect party.
Your gender equality commission is a real sausage fest.
Regardless of your gender, all I need is your head, and the battle's over.

Alternatives:

gender identity
gender expression

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