BlindBoo
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Science says I am right. Thats all I need.
Does it?
"But overall, the data reflect broader findings in psychology, which show that biology and society interact to cause gendered behavior. In other words, contrary to the popular progressive belief, gender is partly socially constructedābut itās not just a social construct."
āThe ānature versus nurtureā idea is a false dichotomy,ā says Sean Stevens, social psychologist and research director at Heterodox Academy, an organization of professors focused on promoting political diversity in academia. āI donāt know any real researcher of human behavior who would say itās all nature or all nurture,ā he adds."
Scientific research shows gender is not just a social construct
āI donāt know any real researcher of human behavior who would say itās all nature or all nurture.ā
qz.com
"So what does the biology of gender mean for parents deciding whether or not to encourage their kids to play with less gender-conforming toys? Corinneās daughter is now seven and loves Lego, science, space, fashion, art, makeup, and singing. Regardless of which of those preferences are influenced by biology and which by social factors, sheās clearly an individual rather than a reflection of a tired gender stereotype. Corinne says sheās noticed her 18-month-old son loves wrestling and climbing more than his sister did. But these differences do not affect equality in her household."