Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism – anatomical differences between males and females of the same biological species. Sexual dimorphism may manifest itself in various physical characteristics, such as body size, the muscular system, body hair, coloration, and similar traits.
At the level of the human organism, sexual dimorphism is manifested in primary and secondary sex characteristics. Primary sex characteristics include the internal and external reproductive organs, while secondary sex characteristics are those that develop in the process of maturation, for example breasts and wider hips in women, and facial hair, a more developed skeleton, and greater musculature in men.
In gender studies, sexual dimorphism should be understood as a biological concept that describes bodily differences at the level of species or populations. It should not be used as a direct justification for social inequality, gender hierarchy, or rigid gender roles.
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