To answer the above question, this essay will discuss in depth what exactly sex is and what gender is and the differences between the two terms. The research conducted will undoubtedly prove that we live in a patriarchal society as we observe how gender relates to inequality in society. A patriarchal society can be clearly seen from gender inequality in the workforce, which is paid work, and also in unpaid work that occurs in the domestic setting. Another area that the answer will reflect on is how gender inequality relates to education, which overall relates to society. Finally, the answer below will show how the media also portrays gender inequality and how it affects people in society. Sex and gender are terms that are confused day by day and seen as similarities rather than differences. Sex is what distinguishes people from being male or female. They are the natural or biological variations between males and females (Browne, 1998). Some of these variations are genitals, body hair, and internal and external organs. It is the composition of the chromosomes, men have one X and one Y chromosome and women have two X chromosomes, these are responsible for the primary characteristics (Fulcher and Scott, 2003). Gender, on the other hand, refers to the sociological differences between male and female. This teaches males and females to behave in various ways due to socialization (Browne, 1998). Example: masculinity and femininity. Girls should show their femininity by being non-competitive, sensitive, dependent, attractive and placid. If and when some girls fail to maintain this image they will be called tomboys. On the other hand, boys show their masculinity through aggression, physical strength... middle of paper..., K (2005). Introduction to Sociology, 3rd ed., Cambridge and Malden: Polity Press.Clifford, C. (2007) Are girls still marginalised? Discrimination and gender inequality in today's society! Foreign Policy Association. 27 May, available [accessed 30 November 2011].Fulcher, J and Scott, J. (2003) Sociology, 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press.Giddens, A. (1992) Human Societies: A Reader, Polity Press: Cambridge.Giddens, A., ed. (1997) Sociology: Introductory Readings, ed. magazine. Cambridge and Malden: Polity Press.Hebding, D.E. and Leonard, G. (1996) Introduction to Sociology: A Text with Readings, 5th ed. McGraw Hill Inc. (worldwide). Marsh, I and Keating, M., eds. (1996) Sociology: making sense of society., ed [2006], England: Pearson Education.Tovey, H and Share, P. (2002). Sociology of Ireland. 2nd ed. Dublin: Gill & Macmillen.