The socially constructed meanings associated with males and females are called:
A) Sex
B) Gender identity
C) Sex status
D) Sexuality

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Gender identity refers to the socially constructed meanings associated with males and females. It encompasses both the internal sense of being masculine, feminine, or somewhere in between, as well as the external characteristics and behaviors that are culturally associated with those gender identities. Sex (A) refers to the biological differences between males and females, while sex status (C) is not a commonly used term in gender studies. Sexuality (D) refers to individuals' sexual attractions, behaviors, and orientations, which are not necessarily linked to their gender identity.

The Socially Constructed Meanings Associated with Males and Females Are