Are men and women the same?

[lumberjack_jeff]

No.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we believe we made it clear that the true extent of sex differences in human personality has been consistently underestimated. While our current estimate represents a substantial improvement on the existing literature, we urge researchers to replicate this type of analysis with other datasets and different personality measures. An especially critical task will be to compare self-reported personality with observer ratings and other, more objective evaluation methods. Of course, the methodological guidelines presented in this paper can and should be applied to domains of individual differences other than personality, including vocational interests, cognitive abilities, creativity, and so forth. Moreover, the pattern of global sex differences in these domains may help elucidate the meaning and generality of the broad dimension of individual differences known as “masculinity-femininity” [11]. In this way, it will be possible to build a solid foundation for the scientific study of psychological sex differences and their biological and cultural origins.

[HuskiesHowls]

1. That paper was evidently done by someone that

(A) Has never been married, or
(B) Is younger than 50, or
(C) Has never been involved in a _very_ meaningful relationship

[lumberjack_jeff]

2. How so?

I'm 50, and have been married for nearly 30 years. I think there are significant and important differences between the ways men and women perceive and react to the world.

That a stereotype isn't always true doesn't discredit the observation that there are differences in general tendencies. There may be a few women out there who are a lot like me, but I know there are a lot of men out there who are a lot like me.

[HuskiesHowls]

3. I guess I wasn't clear in my previous reply.

I agree with you, men and women are not the same. Vive la difference!!