Sookultuuri
Sookultuuri, often translated as "gender culture," refers to the socially constructed norms, behaviors, and identities associated with different genders within a society. It encompasses how societies understand, express, and regulate masculinity and femininity, as well as other gender identities. Sookultuuri is not inherent but rather learned and transmitted through socialization, media, institutions, and interpersonal interactions. It shapes expectations about roles, capabilities, and even emotions assigned to individuals based on their perceived gender.
This concept highlights that gender is not solely a biological given but a complex interplay of biological