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I like to casually read articles on that topic. From my perspective and general knowledge, I would say that society shapes people and not just biological differ

I like to casually read articles on that topic. From my perspective and general knowledge, I would say that society shapes people and not just biological differences. Sex-based social structures are very complicated. This comes to mind: "Women reported themselves to be higher in Neuroticism, Agreeableness, Warmth, and Openness to Feelings, whereas men were higher in Assertiveness and Openness to Ideas. Contrary to predictions from evolutionary theory, the magnitude of gender differences varied across cultures. Contrary to predictions from the social role model, gender differences were most pronounced in European and American cultures in which traditional sex roles are minimized. Possible explanations for this surprising finding are discussed, including the attribution of masculine and feminine behaviors to roles rather than traits in traditional cultures." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11519935 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11519935

LudwigNagasena 7y ago
>Contrary to predictions from evolutionary theory, the magnitude of gender differences varied across cultures. How is it contrary? I don’t know a single evolutionary theorist who denies impact of culture on behavior.
pedro_hab 7y ago
Sure society affects gender expression of individuals to some extent. But the scientific evidence shows innate differences between genders. There are studies out there showing gender differences between human babies (boys and girls) and even between baby chimps. I would consider saying that gender differences are solely or even mostly society based as science denial.
- Raphmedia 7y ago
  This is irrelevant to what I just said. I merely wrote that differences between men and women are not only biological but also based on social structures. You start by saying that you agree with this and then you make our own statements. I am incredulous about how linking a study from a scientific journal is evidence of science denial.
  - pedro_hab 7y ago
    You are correct, I misread your comment, which I can agree with. But my point on science denial was that saying that it is all or mostly society based still stands.
    - Raphmedia 7y ago
      > But my point on science denial was that saying that it is all or mostly society based still stands. It is a good thing that nobody here said that then.

LudwigNagasena 7y ago

>Contrary to predictions from evolutionary theory, the magnitude of gender differences varied across cultures. How is it contrary? I don’t know a single evolutionary theorist who denies impact of culture on behavior.

pedro_hab 7y ago

Sure society affects gender expression of individuals to some extent. But the scientific evidence shows innate differences between genders. There are studies out there showing gender differences between human babies (boys and girls) and even between baby chimps. I would consider saying that gender differences are solely or even mostly society based as science denial.

Raphmedia 7y ago
This is irrelevant to what I just said. I merely wrote that differences between men and women are not only biological but also based on social structures. You start by saying that you agree with this and then you make our own statements. I am incredulous about how linking a study from a scientific journal is evidence of science denial.
- pedro_hab 7y ago
  You are correct, I misread your comment, which I can agree with. But my point on science denial was that saying that it is all or mostly society based still stands.
  - Raphmedia 7y ago
    > But my point on science denial was that saying that it is all or mostly society based still stands. It is a good thing that nobody here said that then.