Sex Differences
Sex Differences :
Males are better in math and sciences whereas females are better in language.
This common but amusing topic is : Males are better in math and sciences whereas females are better in language . It can be observed that in our society , most math and science related jobs , such as actuaries , engineers , scientists , are dominated by males . However most language related jobs , such as language teachers , social workers , writers , are dominated by females . Regarding this interesting phenomenon , I would like to focus on whether sex differences appear .
The common belief nowadays is that inborn brain structures that lead to the excellence in tackling complex and logical questions in males while females are good at speaking and expressing . Nonetheless , I would like to find out more and give out scientific proved answers. If sex differences exist ,then what are the reasons for that ; if not , why people will have this kind of common belief . As I need to communicate and work with both males and females in the daily life , it is necessary for me to get a deeper understanding about the difference and uniqueness of the two sex .
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Sex differences is a widely discussing topic and lots of scientific studies had been carrying out , these studies illustration the sex differences do not necessarily to be resulted .
Concerning the biological reasons for math and science : According to Geary,D.C. , he mentioned that the numerical and arithmetical abilities are probably biologically secondary , but not primary . Actually both abilities of complex and basic mathematical domains associated with formal education by parents . In addition , according to Snitz,B.E. , he had also proposed that science need math ability and similar in the way of thinking while better performance in language was associated with younger age , higher education and white race . It can be determined that gender differences have small effect on affecting the
Males are better in math and sciences whereas females are better in language.
This common but amusing topic is : Males are better in math and sciences whereas females are better in language . It can be observed that in our society , most math and science related jobs , such as actuaries , engineers , scientists , are dominated by males . However most language related jobs , such as language teachers , social workers , writers , are dominated by females . Regarding this interesting phenomenon , I would like to focus on whether sex differences appear .
The common belief nowadays is that inborn brain structures that lead to the excellence in tackling complex and logical questions in males while females are good at speaking and expressing . Nonetheless , I would like to find out more and give out scientific proved answers. If sex differences exist ,then what are the reasons for that ; if not , why people will have this kind of common belief . As I need to communicate and work with both males and females in the daily life , it is necessary for me to get a deeper understanding about the difference and uniqueness of the two sex .
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Sex differences is a widely discussing topic and lots of scientific studies had been carrying out , these studies illustration the sex differences do not necessarily to be resulted .
Concerning the biological reasons for math and science : According to Geary,D.C. , he mentioned that the numerical and arithmetical abilities are probably biologically secondary , but not primary . Actually both abilities of complex and basic mathematical domains associated with formal education by parents . In addition , according to Snitz,B.E. , he had also proposed that science need math ability and similar in the way of thinking while better performance in language was associated with younger age , higher education and white race . It can be determined that gender differences have small effect on affecting the
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