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In reply to the discussion: I think gun culture is a symptom of toxic masculinity. [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)has not been able to quantify the comparative effects of genetics, environment and metabolism on the mental processes of males and females.
They have definitely proven, though, they all influence who we are and that women and men, generally speaking, really do think somewhat differently because of biological, not only cultural, reasons. One piece I read discussed differences measured in the visuospatial abilities of 2-month-old babies of different sexes. Yup, the tiny boys averaged better--and different--on that one, just as men do. The differences in cognitive and emotional functioning between sexes from biological factors seemingly aren't typically large, but they are being identified and measured.
I find all these new insights exciting and valuable. Equality is taken care of for me as a universal principle of human rights. And that there really are inborn gender differences that tend to complement each other better in some cultures than other is no surprise.