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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > identity and self > sex roles
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social science subjects > psychology > personality psychology > personality > sex roles
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sex roles  

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  • The term “sex roles” broadly refers to the various social functions that are ascribed to individuals based on their physical sex. Sex roles are one category of roles among other social roles that are developed in societies to regulate human behavior and relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Sex Roles]

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