Cross-cultural studies challenge the notion that biological sex can predict

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Cross-cultural studies have shown that the roles individuals play in a given culture are not solely determined by their biological sex. Different cultures have different norms and expectations for gender roles, leading to variations in how men and women are perceived and treated. Therefore, biological sex cannot predict the roles individuals play in a particular culture. Option A is incorrect because biological sex does have a relationship with an individual's chromosomal makeup (e.g. males have XY and females have XX chromosomes). Option C is incorrect because biological sex can predict an individual's ability to reproduce (e.g. females can carry and give birth to children while males cannot). Option D is incorrect because although there may be relatively small differences in height and weight between men and women, this is not the primary focus of cross-cultural studies on gender roles.

Cross-Cultural Studies Challenge the Notion That Biological Sex Can Predict