Ladies, it turns out, we're not actually from Venus, and
men, you’re not from Mars. Research from the University of Rochester has shown
that women and men are actually from the same planet. Even more, the
researchers, Harry Reis and Bobbi Carothers, have concluded that “there are not
two distinct genders, but instead there are linear gradations of variables
associated with sex, such as masculinity or intimacy, all of which are
continuous.” So, although physical similarities are less common, it has been shown
that there is overwhelming overlap concerning both genders’ psychological
characteristics.
I think it is not only wonderful that a study like this was
done, but also that this study was able to prove what I have always thought was
possible. It irks me that we live in a society where it is necessary and
inherent for someone to define what you are, such as masculine or feminine. I
have been struggling with this concept since I was just a “tomboy” on the
playground. At that time, young boys and girls are taught how a young boy and
girl should act, which happen to be pretty different from each other. However,
I always liked both sides, I loved gym and competing with the boys on the
playground, but then I’d go home and play with my Barbie’s. My mom never saw
anything wrong with it, but it sure wasn’t normal, at least to society’s standards.
Hopefully, as we continue to progress within this movement
and within our society defining a girl as feminine and a boy as masculine will
no longer be relevant. We’re not from Venus, and they’re not from Mars. We are
human beings cohabitating on planet Earth, why can’t we just leave it at that?
Following, is the link to the article: Men And Women's Differences Aren't Actually Distinct, Confirms Study
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