Gender-Sex | Commonly Confused Words

Gender

/ˈdʒendə/

A term used to describe the social and cultural differences, roles, and expectations associated with being male, female, or non-binary

The gender pay gap remains a pressing issue globally.Children should learn about gender diversity early on.She is a prominent gender studies scholar.

This word has no antonyms

/seks/

Refers to either the biological classification of living beings as male or female or the physical activity related to reproduction

He had sex with his girlfriend.It was a school for all ages, and for both sexes.She did not like sex.

This word has no antonyms

Sex is typically based on biological attributes such as chromosomes, hormone levels, and physical anatomy.
Gender is more related to roles, behaviors, and identities that society considers appropriate for men and women.
Remember that sex is often assigned at birth based on physical aspects, while gender can be more fluid and encompass self-identification.
Sex is often considered binary (male or female), whereas gender might be non-binary or fluid.
Think of sex as a physical concept and gender as a more social or cultural concept.