Gender implies the physical attributes reflected in an individual, whether it is male or female. Gender, however, is a complex issue. The biological explanation to it is just touching the surface of understanding what really constitutes “gender”. Surely it is the biological term “sex” that labels us “male” or “female”. Whereas the term “gender” clearly implies the way in which male and female roles are socially conditioned by society. Below the surface, as one comes to explore the issues surrounding gender, it is most obvious that there are profound differences between gender and sex. However, it is the choice of the society, living in a certain period of time, which decides on whether to perceive this difference.
The Simpsons, voted the greatest running cartoon show in recent awards, is renowned for the significant, symbolic messages it aims to depict to the viewers via a caricature medium.
