When we talk about sex, we mean being either male or female. It can mean a group of people like men or boys, or women or girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intersex people have physical or biological sex characteristics, such as sexual anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns and\/or chromosomal patterns which do not fit the typical definitions of male or female.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People are sometimes treated unfairly because of something to do with their sex. This is called sexism. It impacts women and girls to a greater extent than men or boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Misogyny<\/strong> is \u201ca way of thinking that upholds the primary status of men and a sense of male entitlement, while subordinating women and limiting their power and freedom. Conduct based on this thinking can include a range of abuse and controlling behaviours including rape, sexual offences, harassment and bullying and domestic abuse.\u201d (Scottish Government)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Violence<\/strong> against women and girls<\/strong> occurs in every community. It is often overlooked, minimised, accepted as the norm, or justified to protect the so-called honour of a family, community or faith group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People\u2019s experiences of discrimination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples of sex discrimination may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The BBC shares a short video on the Gender Pain Gap<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n