The belief that the lived experiences of women and men differ as a result of biological differences is called:
A) Gender theory
B) Social constructionism
C) Transsexuality
D) Essentialism

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Essentialism is the belief that differences in gender are based on inherent, biological traits rather than social and cultural constructs. This perspective suggests that men and women have fundamentally different experiences due to their biological differences, rather than the result of social conditioning or societal norms.

The Belief That the Lived Experiences of Women and Men