Are you a man or a woman

The aim of this activity is to increase awareness of differences in rules of behaviour for men and women and understand how gender roles affect the lives of men and women. This activity will help you think about perceptions of gender norms in your country or region. Remember that these perceptions can be affected by class, race, ethnicity and other differences and will be somewhat different for other people than for you. It is also important to remember that gender norms are constantly changing in many countries. As you go through these steps, realize that they are meant for both men and women to consider.

There are many cultural and social factors involved in making a baby into a man or a woman. The early flexibility in this system is fascinating. Most cells in our bodies are destined to die. But set aside in an embryo are a few cells that retain their ability to become a whole person. But they have a long journey to get there.

What does it mean to be male or female, a man or a woman? The idea of gender has become a battleground, with scientists, philosophers, writers and activists clashing over its definition, and even its usefulness as a category at all. Where is the line where "man" becomes "woman", and vice versa - is it to do with having the "right" genitals, or a particular kind of brain? Are people who want to transition from one gender to another re-inforcing the idea that there are fundamental differences between the two? Are there fundamental differences between the two?

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