Notice, I don't pretend to know whether those differences are sociological or biological. I don't have a clue about what the current research says, primarily because current research says nothing firmly.
As a potential Psychology graduate (Dear God, Please let me pass my exams, promise I'll be good. Yours deferentially, Me), I'd like to suggest that when it comes down to nature vs. nurture, the answer will always be Both, because you can never have someone with 'normal development' (i.e. not a feral kid) who has been raised without contact from our society. At least not ethically. Twin studies are out too, unless they've been raised in radically different societies, and even then, they've still been raised under societal influence.
There are, as you've mentioned, gender differences hardwired into the human brain, but additionally, social influences serve to shape behaviours and attitudes. But as to which plays the greater role - we could go on about that forever. One piece of research will be shot down for utilising a particular method, while the commentary itself will be shot down for another reason entirely. Psychologists tend to be kind of anal about other people's research.
As a note of interest, 80% of my classmates are female. The men huddle together in a large group around the water fountain, fearful for their own safety.
Oh, sorry, you were looking for flames, weren't you, U CHAUVNIZTIC PIG-DOG??!!1!
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Date: 2005-10-30 01:54 pm (UTC)As a potential Psychology graduate (Dear God, Please let me pass my exams, promise I'll be good. Yours deferentially, Me), I'd like to suggest that when it comes down to nature vs. nurture, the answer will always be Both, because you can never have someone with 'normal development' (i.e. not a feral kid) who has been raised without contact from our society. At least not ethically. Twin studies are out too, unless they've been raised in radically different societies, and even then, they've still been raised under societal influence.
There are, as you've mentioned, gender differences hardwired into the human brain, but additionally, social influences serve to shape behaviours and attitudes. But as to which plays the greater role - we could go on about that forever. One piece of research will be shot down for utilising a particular method, while the commentary itself will be shot down for another reason entirely. Psychologists tend to be kind of anal about other people's research.
As a note of interest, 80% of my classmates are female. The men huddle together in a large group around the water fountain, fearful for their own safety.
Oh, sorry, you were looking for flames, weren't you, U CHAUVNIZTIC PIG-DOG??!!1!