In India, third-sex people identify asGroup of answer choiceskathoeys.hijras or Aravanis.fa'afafine.two-spirit people or berdache.

The textbook’s examples of “third genders” like “two-spirit” people and hijras demonstrate thatGroup of answer choicessex and gender in some non-Western cultures defy the binary classification of male and female.gender expression is more important than biological sex.sociologists and anthropologists are important actors in the creation of gender expression.gender is determined by secondary sex characteristics.

Cross-cultural and historical research reveals such gender identities as eunuchs, hijras, Two-Spirits, sworn virgins, and mahu. What does this research suggest about gender identities?Multiple choice question.When individuals desire to enact a gender role that contradicts their biological sex, they should seek a special religious calling.All societies have developed some ways to recognize and assign gender roles to non-heterosexuals.There is nothing new or abnormal about third sex/gender identities.Third sex/gender identities are almost always stigmatized in society.Need help? Review these concept resources.

Which of these terms refers to someone who is sexually ambiguous by our culture's standards?Group of answer choicesAll the above are correct.BerdacheFa'afineKathoeys

Sex and gender are always compatible categories and reflect the norms of a society.          Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

What groups could anthropologists study to learn more about what it means to be transgender in different geographical regions?a.hijras and Two-Spiritsb.hijras and Hindusc.intersex and gay peopled.Two-Spirits and lesbians