1. get into a prostrate position, as in submission. 2. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head. Familiarity information: BOW DOWN used as a verb is rare.
Cultural Implications. Culture shapes the ideas of what behaviors are acceptable for men and women as well as what behaviors are appropriate between men and women. Gender identity and culture share a strong connection as they affect daily life not only in the home and family but also in the workplace and community.
This refers to the  sex  of the child. When children are able to express themselves, they will declare themselves to be a boy or a girl (or sometimes something in between); this is their  gender identity .. Most children's gender identity aligns with their biological sex. However, for some children, the match between biological sex and gender identity is not so clear.