Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Process of gendering is an ongoing process within families and societies.
Reason (R) : Through these processes children imbibe the meaning of masculine and feminine and internalise them to practice.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Sociologists distinguish between biological "sex" (anatomical differences) and social "gender" (socially constructed roles).
The process of gendering is how biological sex is translated into socially learned gender behaviors.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A