I found this post from MensRights.

I think I should start by debunking some of it, then have a talk about something.

  • "WOMEN ARE SMARTER THAN MEN!"

Great, when asked to show her head, she flaunts her ass. No, James Flynn did not say that women are smarter than men, that's the media misinterpreting his findings. This article pretty much explains what he meant by the statement. Besides this, IQ point difference of 0.5 and 1.5 is not significant. If it was, then other studies which demonstrate men having 3-5 IQ points more than women mean that men are smarter than women. Plus, if you want to play that game, there is a correlation between brain size and height to intelligence. Objectively speaking, as men have larger brains and greater average height than women, therefore there are more intelligent. Combine with the fact that there's an inverse correlation between obesity and intelligence, and that women are more likely to be obese, you could still make the argument that women are less intelligent.

Please bear in mind, the last part is not what I believe. I don't think either of those naturally mean that any gender is more or less intelligent. I'm just playing her game.

  • "WOMEN ARE MORE SENSUAL THAN MEN"

OK? There are physiological traits that favor men too. We aren't a hunter-gatherer society anymore. It'd be like emphasizing the importance of physical strength in men... in modern-day society, where automation plays a huge role. Hell, if anything, I rather have less sensitive senses than more sensitive. IIRC, according to some accounts, women who see different colors feel sicken in places where there's more color. Even then, good for them? Though, I would admit, I am interested to see if there are other physiological traits that favor men.

  • "WOMEN ARE BETTER AT FINDING THINGS THAN MEN"

Which gender is more likely to stay at home? Hint: It's not men.

  • "WOMEN ARE CLEANER THAN MEN"

An average man showers more than an average women. Men and women also differ in priorities of cleanliness, contrary to popular belief. Plus, why are most of your studies REALLY specific?

  • "WOMEN HAVE BETTER IMMUNE SYSTEMS"

Unfortunately, having better immune systems also mean being more susceptible to auto-immune diseases. I did read somewhere that estrogen also enhances women's addiction to something.

  • "WOMEN TOLERATE PAIN BETTER THAN MEN"

Yeah, maybe don't use Myth Busters to demonstrate this. While I think it's maybe true (women have more subcutaneous fat, meaning good thermal insulation), that's one specific area. Plus, maybe don't use an example of biological process which men cannot experience? Other studies have linked to men having greater pain tolerance than men. Women are also more likely to develop a phobia than men. Why the fuck does this matter?

  • "WOMEN HAVE BETTER MEMORY THAN MEN"

I would prefer if you guys can handle this, since I can't say much over here.

I would say, men have better visual-spatial memory, while women have better verbal memory. Also, women are more likely to be susceptible to Alzheimer's disease.

You also need to realize the lifestyle differences, such as nutrition in food, impact overall memory.

  • "WOMEN HANDLE STRESS BETTER THAN MEN"

Seriously, why are you studies so specific? They handle stress much better in job interviews? What about in other areas of life?

  • "WOMEN ARE BETTER AT MULTITASKING THAN MEN"

Every. Single. Study. Has stated that women and men don't differ in multitasking.

Hell, humans aren't capable of multitasking, because doing so causes more errors and poor performance.

  • "WOMEN ARE BETTER COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS THAN MEN"

Another specific study. Other studies demonstrate the exact opposite (but I guess you could just say "WOMEN ARE CULTURALLY DISCOURAGED FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE" to handle your fee-fees better?). I wouldn't mind if you guys link any study you found which show the exact opposite.

  • "WOMEN MAKE BETTER DOCTORS THAN MEN"

A specific study. Also, aren't female doctors as likely as male doctors to not take women's health seriously?

  • "WOMEN MAKE BETTER LEADERS THAN MEN"

This one seems legitimate... to an extent. Namely, when there is a stereotype that women are the "compassionate gender", it's not a significant finding. I don't know if they are studies which found the complete opposite, or no differences.

I do know that female workers have a MORE negative view of female bosses than their male workers.

  • "WOMEN ARE BETTER DRIVERS THAN MEN"

JFC, this is an example of missing context pretty badly. That's because there are more men who participate in reckless driving than women. Plus, men are more likely to drive on average.

  • "WOMEN MAKE BETTER COPS THAN MEN"

Don't you gals argue that you have a "hidden alarm system" when around a male because you think there's an off-chance he will kill you? So much for the 'superior psychological, communication and negotiation skills".

Also, why is that a good thing?

  • "WOMEN MAKE BETTER STUDENTS THAN MEN"

A specific joint study. I believe this has to do with differences in interests. Namely, an average man is more interested in sports and hence will do better than a woman, while an average woman is more interested in academia and hence will do better than a man.

Note that this does not mean either are innately better. The modern education system is a joke and has many flaws. It all has to with interest.

  • "WOMEN ARE BETTER WITH MONEY THAN MEN"

Investors are not representative of the average man or woman. Also, I could counter this argument by saying that it makes women less opportunity-seizing and decisive than men.

  • "WOMEN LIVE LONGER THAN MEN"

It's the same reason they are more susceptible to age-related illnesses than men.

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At the end of the post, there is a list of sources she links to. If you want to debunk them, feel free to.

I just want to say, if you ever wonder why I ask about sex differences in intelligence, as well as whether there are studies in favor of men, the reason is this post she made.

You could argue that it's not representative of women, but that's not the point. Slowly but surely, my view on women has been degrading, to the point I mentally wished they were ACTUALLY biologically dependent on men, all because of these articles.

I don't (and don't want to) hate women, but I'm so sick of articles giving women so much benefit of the doubt if studies portray them in a negative light while portraying them as the "better half" when studies portray them in a positive light.

Why is it that when men spread toxic masculinity, they are seen as "part of the societal problem", but when women spread toxic masculinity, they are seen as "victims of the patriarchy"?

Why are women given the benefit of the doubt of socialization? Like when it comes to spatial abilities, LOTS of researchers and articles explain that it's due to socialization. When it comes to brain sizes, they try to give bogus reasons like "This completely different species (such as a whale) has a larger brain, but that doesn't mean it's intelligent!". However, they are awfully quiet when studies show women having higher verbal and emotional intelligence, even though socialization should be a factor.

And my greatest ire is how articles go at lengths about socialization and culture, but when it comes to women. Apparently, if a woman performs worse, it's because of socialization and culture. Unless it comes to areas like child-rearing and nurturing (you know something endorsed by the patriarchy), in which case it's due to their nature. Also, men are not negatively affected by socialization, AT ALL. Just ignore how much society likes to portray the average man and boy as immature and dumb, how toxic masculinity encourages men and boys to think with their fists, or how studies and articles nonchalantly state that hormones make men "naturally violent" (even though trans-men point out otherwise).

I'm digressing. I always ask for strong and well-defined research studies involving genetics and the like favoring men because I WANT male positivity. I want to feel better as a man and that I'm not just a victim to hormones and genetics, whose gender is known just for violence and conflict. The MSM and academia have demonstrated that all their talks of not being misandrist is dog-shit.

I have never felt much animosity to women-folk after engaging in this turd-play. But I don't want to hate them AND I want male positivity.

For starters, if you're going to associate violence and other social ills to men and masculinity as well as downplay the positive aspects (you know, majority of scientists, philosophers, builders of society, e.t.c are men) by insinuating it's due to privilege (such as "greater" opportunities like education), it just causes disillusionment at best and depressive outlook on life at worst among boys and men.