The Brain and the Internal World


Sexual differentiation is a complex developmental process beginning with genetic factors established at conception and continuing up to the final form of the body. Discuss situations in which the end result of sexual differentiation is inconsistent with the initial genetic pattern (i.e., transgender, intersex, and sexual identity issues). Address the following:

How is gender development influenced by sexual differentiation?

To what extent is the statement that “gender is socially constructed” true?