This question came to me because of the bear debate. Men’s main criticism for women picking the bear is that it is irrational as men are significantly less dangerous than bears and on average are well adjusted. This is a similar scenario but instead of a bear a woman. In This scenario it could be argued men are statistically more dangerous than women (see prisons, although there is debate about sentencing disparity)

On the other hand, I’m anticipating some of you will argue that due to the greater physicality of men there is more chance for teamwork.

Edited for clarity: The question is really about who you would feel more safe around, and who you think you’d have higher odds of survival with. This is as to me the crux of the bear question, is that women feel unsafe around men.