Gender Differences?

Question

Are there neurological/cognitive differences between men and women in general. Are men and women better at doing different things?

Answer 1

it think my left handedness is much more important indicator of neurological inherent differnces than my masculinity.

sex is no indicator of distribution of hemisphere use!

Answer 2

Yes. In virtually any sort of activity, men or women will show a slightly, even if insignificantly, higher aptitude.

For example, men are generally better at solving problems involving spacial relatioinships, while women have significantly better fine motor skills.

Agknowledging such differences has sometimes led to accusations of sexism. The was an incident a few years ago at MIT in which a lecturer was asked something on the order of whether or not males have a higher aptitude for math and science. (this is grossly oversimplified) The lecturer agreed that it would seem to be true, and was crucified in the media for making wot some believed to be a sexist comment.

Such comments are NOT sexist. They are aknowledgements of natural differences in men and women. These differences are real and to deny that they exist holds no benefit for feminism, science, education or any other purpose.

Indeed, we would all be far better off if such discussions could be discussed openly and intelligently without fears of ramifications from radical leftist feminists. To do so would, in my opinion, be a major step toward true gender equality.

Sorry, got a little off topic there. lol. Rant's over now.

Answer 3

I think so. Men and women think differently, analyze things differently and are made differently physically ...all for a reason. Men are the naturally stronger (physically) gender and women are the natural caretakers. I believe men were made to protect women and women were made to help the man and nurture the family. Thank God we are different, that's why relationships work between a man and a woman. Each has a role to fulfill that they were made for. Women, don't get me wrong, I know you are physically strong and independent, too. I am married to a very strong willed, intelligent woman so I am not trying to offend anyone. I just think this is the way the world was made to work and men and women were made to be partners and to help each other.

Answer 4

Yes very much so. Men are naturally stronger and better at hard labor or building or abstract planning. Women are better at carrying out tasks, organizing, and leading. If you aren't married, then you would see this, but but sexes have their strengthes and weakneses.

If you are married, then I am shocked you would ask this, but if you are not married, maybe you want inputs about how women affect your work place. I'm not sure, but there are differences Men and women think differently, one sex has conquer and overcome on their mind, the other sex has nurture and emphathize on their minds.

You fill in the blanks as to which sex thinks what..........

Afterall, who runs your home? Is it you, when you are at work and all time stops until you get home, or is it your wife who runs the home and when you get home there is a meal for you and your kids have done their homework???

Which is better, making a lot of money or nurturing your children????

Many people choose more money, so both parents work. The kids are tossed around in preschool, childcare, the school district, etc, they are so confused who they listen to.

Answer 5

There are lots of studies that prove that men and woman think differently. It stems from the whole hunter/gatherer thing, which no matter what your personal beliefs are, goes with men are the provider, women are the nester. Men have a better sense of direction (which is why they don't want to ask, because they know!) Woman are better multitaskers (being at home with kids.) There are a ton of other differences, but these are the ones that I have seen actual studies on.

Answer 6

I don't think we are born dissimilar in neurological or cognitive ways, although there are some slight differences, no doubt; and there are obvious physical differences caused by evolution, with the male having developed more hardy and stronger, etc.

I think our socialization after birth causes the most apparent differences and we don't even realize it.

I went to see the movie "Alien" when it first came out and really enjoyed it; however, I was shocked when Tom Skerrit, the captain of the ship, was the second person killed by the alien. (The first being killed by the alien embryo.)

I remember being stunned and thinking, "who is going to save them?" Of course, Sigourney Weaver turned out to be the strong and resourceful heroine, and I was chagrined to realize how unconsciously prejudiced I was by the way I had been socialized.

Answer 7

Hmmm....i guess so, but it is a relative matter, we just cannot say and judge that most men are better in special area but aren't for women. Sometimes, we have been created to do for almost any kind of things. Right now, all things can be done for both of men and women... Vivat humans!

Answer 8

Yes and no. Men and women DO think differently. However, that isn't to say there's any sort of predisposition to success or failure. It's different, is all. There are much bigger and more obvious differences between the sexes than how they think.

Answer 9

women and men are good at diffrent things

Answer 10

Yes men are better are earning money,women are better at spending that money.Also women seem to have more drama in there lives,make big deals out of small problems.And for some reason they expect gifts for every little occasion and get all bent out of shape if they don't get anything.