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> Yes, because each one of us is an island, and we're not influenced by society at all as it is. You know what else we are influenced by? Biological traits, se
by badwulf 9y ago
> Yes, because each one of us is an island, and we're not influenced by society at all as it is.
You know what else we are influenced by? Biological traits, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_dimorphism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_dimorphism
Did you think about what if she would have a happier life as a ballerina than an astronaut?
There is also the fact that those who truly want something will go get it despite the headwinds.
- true_religion 9y agoUnfortunately, most people do not truly want one profession to the exclusion of all hardship and discouragement. Rather peoples inclinations are varied and weak, so a society that discourages women from entering science will find more than half of women who had a weak inclination to science will simply choose the next-equal profession they were inclined to.