The term gender describes how someone expresses either masculine or feminine traits. Gender often is mistaken for the term sex, which refers to a biologically determined gender—for instance, you can be born with the sex organs of a male or female. However, in modern times, there are dozens of different genders that have evolved describing different groups of people.‎

If you are passionate about examining the social structures of race, class, politics, sexuality, and other factors that drive various societies' behaviors in the world, it’s important to learn about gender. When you learn about gender, you can become critically aware of the biases and inequalities that go on in the world against various genders.‎

You can help children explore who they are and how to confidently live in the world when you learn about gender and gender roles. Learning about gender can help you open up to better understand different perspectives that are sometimes controversial in many societies. In the business world, it helps a great deal to understand gender when it comes to finding and retaining a diverse pool of talent, creating a comfortable and equal work environment, and understanding customers and clients who can help grow business. Studying gender can give you a greater understanding of reproductive rights and health challenges. You can also become more comfortable with critical thinking, writing, and researching skills from studying gender.‎