Transgender Issues 101: What is the difference between sex and gender?

[Natasha]

Transgender Issues 101: What is the difference between sex and gender?

http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender-Issues-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Transgender-Issues-101-What-is-the-difference-between-sex-and-gender
Matt Kailey
7/16/09

Sex is physical — it is the physical makeup of your body. Your sex is based on various things, such as your genitalia, and your secondary sex characteristics. Most people can stand naked in front of a mirror (although who really wants to?) and determine their sex.