What are  the distinctions in sociology between the terms sex and gender? What  importance does the differentiation between the terms have in modern  society? Also discuss gender stratification and provide examples of  gender stratification from the U.S. or other societies.  Find a recent  news piece (within the last year) related to gender or provide an  example of how gender is portrayed in the media (such as advertisements  shown on GenderAds.com).  Share a link to your selected source or image and describe the  connection to the course topics this week (such as sexism or gender  roles).  How is gender typically depicted in the media?  What has  impacted your beliefs about gender in your everyday life?  How has the  perception of gender changed in society?