Why do most Men feel intimidated by intelligent Women?

Question

Not just a question for the 'boys', I would like Womens opinions as well.

Answer 1

I think most men are intimidated by intelligent women simply because it undermines their masculinity. I also think it dates back to mans primeval ways as the 'hunter' and the dominant figure in the company of women. Fortunately nowadays, men are no longer the dominant figure in a relationship as most men have finally come to accept women as equals.

Men who find woman intimidating, as you put it, must be very insecure and almost frightened of 'challenging' women. Women who are not 'yes' women to a mans beck and call, have my total respect. Once I used the corniest chat-up line EVER by saying to this gorgeous girl in a pub'....."I'd prefer to get into your head first, knickers second"....I quickly explained myself by saying that I personally prefer brains over beauty, fortunately she had both, and a GSOH!!
But the morale of the story is, if you find a woman intimidating, then look for a brainless bimbo', that'll drop her knickers for the price of a pint.

Answer 2

From what i see most men don't. also, a number of men thing that they are the more intelligent, even if they are not. Older men may think this, as they have been brought up by families stuck in the past, who feel that a woman should sit at home all day. Some are scared by the fact that they feel they no longer have a place in the family, with a woman bringing in money as well (and money from a good job - not working behind a shop counter).

Some men are used to seeing women in certain roles, and it shocks them to see women working in large offices in London with higher paid jobs than them.

Even now some young boys (15/16) that I know think that men are far more superiour to women ,and are shocked by women who are intelligent. This is because, if you meet their family, their fathers are either clever or intimidating, and their mothers are usually in 'traditional' jobs, and do whatever their partners tell them. Because of the attitudes they have been brought up with, they believe that women are given jobs they go for, just because the company doesn't want to be seen to discriminate, or that a woman is intelligent with qualifications becasue she was given more help that the guys were.

This is ****, as there are intelligent men and women, and people should just accept that this is how it has to be if we are going to advance as a society, and an economy.

Answer 3

I do not find this to be the case with all men, I think only men who are not secure within themselves this would be intimidating. Intelligent, educated, and self-assured men enjoy the company of a intelligent female. Most prefer a woman who can hold an intelligent conversation at the end of the day. Just my personal experience. If this is your experience then you are probably looking in the wrong places. Actually, I think they are more intimidated by a beautiful women with physical beauty, and beauty and intelligence is a unfortunate double edged sword. Unless they take the time to get to know you, getting past the physical beauty. Good luck and God bless

Answer 4

Sexist, controlling men are intimidated by intelligent women. Someone who thinks of women as less than himself, who believes that women should be seen and not heard is intimidated my an intelligent woman. A man who feels inferior in the area of intelligence, or feels less successful in his life or his career is intimidated by intelligent women.

Intelligent women know they aren't less than a man in any way shape or form. They won't be pushed around or controlled. They know their opinions matter and aren't afraid to speak their minds. They seek out men who have confidence, intelligent men with successful lives and careers.

Answer 5

Well, I don't have a problem married to a woman with a higher degree than I have and a daughter with a PhD who teaches Econ in a college.

I only dated intelligent women when I was dating. It does not matter what you might want to do to them (sex), when that is all over, you have to talk to them and I hate stupid women.

My wife is a librarian, but calls me all the time when they encounter a reference question that they cannot find the answer for. 99% of the time, I can answer it. My PhD daughter calls me constantly with what I think are simple questions, but things she does not know about at all. As Plato said, the most important thing to know is what you don't know. Intelligence, therefore, is a recognition that you don't know the answers to all problems or questions that you face and are not too proud to ask someone who does, or might know. My academic specialities are in the social sciences and humanities and I speak and read several languages, so both my wife and daughter constantly ask me the meanings of words, or which word to use in a certain place.

regarding their brilliance, neither knows how to start a lawnmower, operate wood shop equipment, paint walls or houses, build structures, repair damage to the house or car and even though my wife is a creative cook, I cook 85% of the meals in this house and she loves my food. So what the hell is intelligence. If you have an IQ of 400 and can't pick your nose without putting your eyes out, you are out of the spectrum of intelligence.

Answer 6

Most men don't feel intimidated by intelligent women - they are intimidated by intellegent people. It's just that with men there are other attributes by which they can compare themselves - and they can't do this so easily with women.

Answer 7

I don't get intimidated by intelligent women, my wife is a very bright and Intelligent woman. She can kick my butt in Jeopardy most of the time. i love Intelligent women.

Answer 8

As an intelligent man (mostly!), I also find this fascinating too. I am not intimidated by intelligent women, I welcome it, and I fail to see why it threatens men. We all have different strengths and weaknesses, to my mind (and that includes the sexes), so if someone is brighter than you, male or female, celebrate it and be inspired by it, not intimidated.

Anyway, I also want to know...

Answer 9

sure, i imagine maximum men are intimidated in basic terms because I do imagine there are more effective that are intimidated then admit to it. in all likelihood round fifty 5%-60%. fortunately, i do not want maximum men, in basic terms one. be conscious: i imagine there is something very horny about a guy who recognises and embraces an smart, self-positive woman even as he sees one. Love isn't preserving decrease back yet letting him bloom and improve with you so that you both attain your finished capacity.

Answer 10

Because men are supposed to be superior to women & men just cannot believe that a woman can be equal or superior to him

personally I know loads of intelligent women & it doesnt bother me one bit