LSAT 21, Logical Reasoning II, Q10, LSATHacks

LR Question 10 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: The terms “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably. But…

QUESTION TYPE: Main Point

CONCLUSION: “Sex” and “gender” have different meanings.

REASONING: Sex refers to our biological differences. Gender refers to our socially constructed identities. People can have both male and female gender elements.

ANALYSIS: The stimulus is about words: sex and gender don’t mean the same thing. The stimulus defines and distinguishes them.

None of the wrong answers even compare the two words.

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1. This isn’t even true. The argument didn’t say that gender is arbitrary.
2. This is true, but the main point is broader. The argument is about the words “sex” and “gender”.
3. The argument doesn’t tell us this is true.
4. CORRECT. They have different meanings. Sex is biological and gender is social.
5. The stimulus didn’t say what was proper. It was mainly about the meaning of words.

Recap: The question begins with “The terms “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably But”. It is a Identify The Conclusion question. Learn more about LSAT Identify questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.

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