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Understanding Sex, Gender, and Health by Kaycee Daya-Magos is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document defines key terms related to sex, gender, sexuality and reproductive health. It discusses how sex refers to biological characteristics while gender is a social and cultural construct that varies across time and cultures. Gender identity and sexual orientation are defined, as well as terms like transgender, bisexual and intersex. The document also addresses how gender norms influence sexual and reproductive health outcomes, and notes various forms of gender-based violence.

Author

Kaycee Daya-Magos

Language

EN