Science and a man's brain

No matter how political correct we try to be, men and women are simply not equal from a physiological standpoint. It's easy to see that quite quickly.

Can we find women who exhibit traits more commonly found in men? Absolutely. Can we find men who exhibit traits more commonly found in women? Certainly. But we really need to separate "different" from "equal." Medicine is one area where we cannot deny this separation, and must accept men and women are, physiologically, and because of that, often psychologically, fundamentally different.

Although I do agree with the fact that men and women think differently, I want to point out that neither work better than the other. It amazes me how well-balanced the relationship can be when a couple realizes each strength and makes up for the weaknesses of the other by his own strength.

Although men and women have physical differences, those differences do not necessary result in different ways of thinkings between the two genders. We must remember that physical differences between the genders are very subtle, especially the brain. What really caused the difference may be more social in its nature than biological.

Thank you, Mat!! Finally, a guy who totally agrees with me. It appears the media and certain feminist groups are working hard to try to make it appear that, other than with reproduction, men and women are no different. Look at how many times research to physiology and neurology have proven their cases to be wrong.

Now if only my female friends would agree with me...

I think men and women are raised differently and thus place greater value on different things. Women are taught to value relationships and people and what people think of them. Men are taught to focus more on personal achievment and competition. I don't think it's any surprise that we remember the things that we place more value on. Women are judged by how they treat others, men are judged by well they do for themselves.

Men... I believe it's not really a different way the brain was made. It is selective memory. The way children have selective hearing. Men chose to remember what they want when they want. They also use it if they have to if it is necessary, but I do not believe men and women's brains are any different. I know many people who carry the same tasks as the same gender. There is no difference, it depends on the man, and what they want to remember, it's thier choice...remember?

Yes, well I had a very good comment, but I can't seem to remember it! Seriously, I've always been a bit absent minded. Could the higher prevalence of ADD in men as well as the greater exposure to hazardous chemicals and injuries cause some of the difference? In addition, it might be that estrogen plays a protective effect and thus, when women go through menopause they would have the steep decline.

It has long been assumed that males have a better capacity for understanding and remembering spacial and mathematical concepts.

So.. why is it that men expect the woman to know where every single item in the house or garage is, even if the woman has never used, or even touched it!?

I'd answer the question, but I forgot what the question was.

Social influences may play a big part in the differences between the male and female brain but, many studies have shown that cross-culturally there are still universally common differences - even in a matriarchal society. The debate as to nature vs. nurture will rage on for years. The important thing to remember is that there are differences and that they compliment each other.

I like this article! However, as for how we process things, I think women AND men process things emotionally. I can recall most scores at championship games from years past and my husband can remember what flowers and perfume smells I like. It just comes down to what you think is important to know (and that can be stored in your short term memory or long term).