In our society, both genders are treated significantly different. Whether it is the way they interact with one another, or the way it influences people’s interactions with them. It is debated whether gender plays a role in determining how people judge and communicate with a person. In the article “New Directions in the Study of Gender Similarities and Differences,” written by Janet Shibley Hyde, she discusses the gender similarity hypothesis, and different experiences both genders face. The gender similarity hypothesis is the belief that men and woman are more similar than different when it comes to most of the psychological factors, such as thoughts and feelings that may affect attitudes and behaviors. Hyde looked at two studies done, which
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Certain beliefs, customs, practices, and cultures, create divisions of men and women. If men are seen as superior to women, it automatically changes the reaction people would have when interacting with men and women. Hyde (2007) explained it perfectly by stating, “Psychological gender differences result from individuals’ adaptations to the particular restrictions on or opportunities for their gender in their society” (p. 261). For example, referring back to when only men were drafted for the war due to size and strength. As Hyde (2007) mentioned “once men were in these roles, their behavior became more dominant and women’s behavior accommodated and became more subordinate” (p. 261). Women were left home with the responsibilities of taking care of the children and tending to the household chores, leading to us become labeled as nurturing while men were seen as tough.
There is evidence that supports the two experiments previously mentioned, along with personal experiences that lead me to agree with the theory that gender impacts how people judge and interact with others. For as long as I can remember, men have been seen for their strength and honor, while women were seen as submissive, nurturing, and emotional. Until we get rid of gender stereotypes, there will always be a difference between people’s judgements, interactions, and
Certain beliefs, customs, practices, and cultures, create divisions of men and women. If men are seen as superior to women, it automatically changes the reaction people would have when interacting with men and women. Hyde (2007) explained it perfectly by stating, “Psychological gender differences result from individuals’ adaptations to the particular restrictions on or opportunities for their gender in their society” (p. 261). For example, referring back to when only men were drafted for the war due to size and strength. As Hyde (2007) mentioned “once men were in these roles, their behavior became more dominant and women’s behavior accommodated and became more subordinate” (p. 261). Women were left home with the responsibilities of taking care of the children and tending to the household chores, leading to us become labeled as nurturing while men were seen as tough.
There is evidence that supports the two experiments previously mentioned, along with personal experiences that lead me to agree with the theory that gender impacts how people judge and interact with others. For as long as I can remember, men have been seen for their strength and honor, while women were seen as submissive, nurturing, and emotional. Until we get rid of gender stereotypes, there will always be a difference between people’s judgements, interactions, and