Androgyny is a term describing individuals who “feel their biological sex is wrong—that they are really women trapped in men’s bodies or men trapped in women’s bodies.”

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The question presents a statement about androgyny and asks whether it is true or false. 
Option 1: "True". This is not an accurate characterization of androgyny. The description given—believing one’s biological sex is wrong and being a woman trapped in a man’s body or a man trapped in a woman’s body—aligns with concepts associated with gender dysphoria or transgender identities, not with androgyny. Therefore, labeling this as true would reflect a misunderstanding of what androgyny means, which typically refers to a blend or balance of masculine and feminine traits rather than a belief about one’s sex assignment.
Option 2: "False". This answer aligns with the standard definitions: androgyny denotes the presence or integration of both masculine and feminine characteristics in a person, not a dysphoric identification with a sex opposite to one’s biological sex. The statement conflates gender identity or gender dysphoria with the concept of androgyny, making it an incorrect description of the term. As a result, this option correctly points out that the statement does not describe what androgyny means.
In summary, the core distinction lies in separating gender identity concepts (and transgender/gender dysphoria topics) from personality or social-role descriptors (androgyny). The statement’s focus on a misalignment between biological sex and identity reflects transgender-related considerations rather than the idea of possessing a mix of masculine and feminine traits that characterizes androgyny.

COMM2304.WMNS2304.202530 Exam 1

Androgyny is a term describing individuals who “feel their biological sex is wrong—that they are really women trapped in men’s bodies or men trapped in women’s bodies.”

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