In my abnormal psych class, we're going over phobias and anxiety disorders. Statistically, women are 3-4 times more likely to be diganosed with an axiety disorder, and 2-3 times more likely to be diagnosed with a phobia. (more men seek treatment though.. i wonder why.) This is all in america- the numbers change by country (from 6x more likely in korea to 1.3x in peuto rico, but every country that has been studied showed a higher rate in women)
Anyway, here is the question. Do you think that women are really afraid of more things then men are? Or has society deemed it unacceptable for men to admit to their fears as often as women? What do you think?
2007-03-26 12:06:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
admit their fear
2007-03-26 12:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a unique blend of both actually. I DO believe that society has made it so it's frowned upon for men to admit that something has scared them. Therefore, less men tend to be honest about being bothered about something. Women, on the other hand, are expected to be the nurturers, the worriers, & its OK if WE are afraid of something. So it's easier for us to talk about what has frightened us to death. BUT, seeing ashow women have a tendency to OVERthink situations, i do believe that we as a whole do have more fears then males do. Only because its natural for us. Its innate.
2007-03-26 19:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by Raynebow_Diva 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think our society trained men to not admit their fears and if they do they will Be label for them yet for women if they are afraid of something or have fears is considered normal since they are women
Not necessarily true in every case but that's my opinion
2007-03-26 21:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by canielany 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Men are taught that it isn't okay to be afraid. They're told to "Be a man" while women are taught that it's okay as long as a strong man protects us. I think it's more of a form of socialization than biology.
2007-03-26 19:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by Xena_fire 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think women are more able to recognize fear and acknowledge they are afraid of something. I think men are trained that they are not supposed to be afraid, like it would weaken them or something.
2007-03-26 19:13:12 · answer #5 · answered by KC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋