Gender and sex are sometimes thought of as two terms that are the same or very similar, however, they are two very different terms. Sex is the biological makeup whereas gender is the social construct related to biological differences. Candice West and Don Zimmerman explain that gender is not a trait but rather a result of social practices and behavior. Gender is something that is “done” or performed. It is how we act, what we wear, and how we speak. We do not possess gender the same way as we possess an XX or XY chromosome. According to the “Doing Gender” thesis by Candice West and Don Zimmerman is an idea that involves individuals acting in a manner that promotes assignment to one of the sex categories. It is a social practice. This thesis
