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The idea that men and women don't have inherent psychological differences is an extreme one yet framed here in this article as sexism. The language alone is pro
by insickness 7y ago
The idea that men and women don't have inherent psychological differences is an extreme one yet framed here in this article as sexism. The language alone is problematic, implying that anyone who finds evidence that they are different is somehow hateful.
The differences between men and women aren't extreme. You can't look at a woman or man and assume they would be good at x, y and z. But there are statistical differences, particularly at the extreme ends of the spectrum.
- jgwil2 7y agoOkay, but are the variations between men and women greater than the typical variations between individuals of any sex, or even of one sex? If not, then it is sexist to harp on the differences because they don't tell us anything really useful. Personally, I think the subject is much more often used in bad faith than in the spirit of scientific inquiry.
- insickness 7y ago> it is sexist to harp on the differences because they don't tell us anything really useful The people harping on about the differences, or supposed lack there of, are typically people insisting that any statistical difference in representation between men and women, such as the number of CEOs, is due to sexism rather than psychological differences and preferences in life choices.
- apta 7y ago> Okay, but are the variations between men and women greater than the typical variations between individuals of any sex, or even of one sex? Yes, it's trivially observable, and it has been established scientifically.
- jgwil2 7y agoCitation please. Also, I asked about statistical differences, so I don't see how that could be "trivially observable."