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Irrelevant to the individual, but relevant when talking about groups. For example, upon observing that more women than men tend to take up nursing. Do we concl
by nicky0 7y ago
Irrelevant to the individual, but relevant when talking about groups.
For example, upon observing that more women than men tend to take up nursing. Do we conclude that there is a gender bias in healthcare recruitment and a distorted soceital expetation of gender roles, or can it be explained as a consequence of the aggregate personality bias between the sexes resulting in more women choosing that career. The personality science comes in to play when trying to answer that question.
- shadowgovt 7y agoUsually, the correct answer is "insufficient data." The systems are circular and self-reinforcing; what does maternity leave look like in the nursing profession, for example?
- nicky0 7y agoAll good points. I wasn't actually trying to start a debate about the nursing profession, of course. Just an example of where average personality differences may partially explain observed outcomes.