Sexism

Schwarzeaugen

I love MFP, but there's something I love even more -- the wonderfully sexist gender divisions that people create on here [at times]. I don't care what pop psychological crap you've been reading or how little you understand population statistics: the differences between 'groups' are less than the differences within 'groups'. Men are not from Mars and women are not from Venus

SORRRYYYY FOR THE RAMBBBBLINNNNGGG

infamousmk

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

thetorontokid2

WORD.

Schwarzeaugen

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

odusgolp

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

You're writing your thesis, aren't you.

FearAnLoathing

My annswer toi alll lifes problemms is to get drunk and watch....ummm...adult enterrtaiment videos

Schwarzeaugen

My annswer toi alll lifes problemms is to get drunk and watch....ummm...adult enterrtaiment videos

I'm inclined to agree with you.

Schwarzeaugen

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

You're writing your thesis, aren't you.

Yup.

taso42_DELETED

This is why I like to give my 2 cents in every TOM thread that I can.

natskedat

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

Yikes! Talk about a sexist comment! Way to generalize, dude.

odusgolp

This is why I like to give my 2 cents in every TOM thread that I can.

*smoooooches*

odusgolp

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

You're writing your thesis, aren't you.

Yup.

I suddenly feel like a mouse in a maze...

infamousmk

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

Really? I find I have a lot more in common with the average woman than I do the average man. A woman understands hormonal rollercoasters (genetic), the woes of childbirth (genetic), the pressures of the media on self esteem (social), why finding the perfect bra matters, and the weight of decisions involving reproductive responsibility, such as abortion, birth control, and abstinence.

These are not things I typically find men I am friends with to fully understand.

Schwarzeaugen

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

Yikes! Talk about a sexist comment! Way to generalize, dude.

What's sexist about it? I don't think you understand my point.

Becca_007

WORD.

DR OW.

I love MFP, but there's something I love even more -- the wonderfully sexist gender divisions that people create on here [at times]. I don't care what pop psychological crap you've been reading or how little you understand population statistics: the differences between 'groups' are less than the differences within 'groups'. Men are not from Mars and women are not from Venus

SORRRYYYY FOR THE RAMBBBBLINNNNGGG

Not knowing everyone one on here, I have no real way of knowing if some are from Mars and some are from Venus... I assume we have ppl from all over the Planets... this could hurt someone's feelings if any members are not Earthlings .....

Panda_Jack

natskedat

Disagree. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but I think there are some pretty definite differences between 'men' and 'women' in general. Not about everything, and not in every case, but they are definitely there. It's not sexism- it's social norms, genetics, upbringing, age, culture and probably a little science too.

Of course there are differences, although I would argue they are socially constructed, but my point is that there are greater differences between any two women than between men in general.

Yikes! Talk about a sexist comment! Way to generalize, dude.

What's sexist about it? I don't think you understand my point.

I don't think you understand women.

koosdel

The question remains... where the hell is my damn sammich?

Carl01

infamousmk

The question remains... where the hell is my damn sammich?

I'm not barefoot, and the kitchen is .. .uhh ... *looking around* ... over there ...

odusgolp

The question remains... where the hell is my damn sammich?

The cat ate it before the pancakes.

He's a *kitten* from Jupiter.