Yet another study showing biological-based gender differences. More testosterone = appetite for risk. Lie put to "Gender is a social construct" yet again (yawn).

rmbarnes · 2009-09-14T12:25:10+00:00

I've always thought that while there may be more men then women who are fabulously rich there are also more men than women who bankrupt and poor. This is all down to men taking more risks. The rewards are greater, but sometimes the risks which are taken lead to negative consequences.

kru5h · 2009-09-14T01:06:45+00:00

While I definitely agree with the conclusion of this paper, I'd like to see it replicated with non MBA students. Girls who go and get an MBA have already decided that they're going to compete in what's largely "a mans world", and will probably not let any social construct get in the way.

I've always felt that social constructs enforce existing biological differences. So, if you were to take a population sample of, say, housewives, would the risk taking vs testosterone measurement correlate as neatly? It seems reasonable that it would, but it would be an interesting test.

emacsen · 2009-09-14T14:40:47+00:00

I'm on this tirade lately but hear me out MensRights redditors.

Stop with the incendiary titles. Stop trolling.

The article is a good one. No need to put "Lie to put "Gender is a social construct" yet again (yawn).", better to say "More evidence against gender as social construct argument." or something else which makes the point without being insulting.

If we want to expand the movement, we have to be able to speak to a larger audience.

Gareth321 · 2009-09-13T23:33:28+00:00

Biological differences between sexes is fact. Arguing anything else is like arguing the earth is flat. It's the equivalent of covering your ears and yelling something that, deep down, you know is wrong.

Saying that, not all men exhibit this increased appetite for risk, and some women exhibit a higher than average appetite for risk. It's when we take a proper sample that we see the statistical trend.

marktully · 2009-09-14T01:01:57+00:00

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2009-09-14T12:58:21+00:00

I posted this Saturday and it never took off, I'm glad to see it on the front page, because its a pretty significant piece. Too many people think biochemistry and neuroscience take a backseat to Marxist pop psychology these days.

Title	Yet another study showing biological-based gender differences. More testosterone = appetite for risk. Lie put to "Gender is a social construct" yet again (yawn).
Author	kanuk876
Upvotes	19
Comments	14
Date	September 13, 2009 11:15 PM UTC (16 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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