The socialization of children into gender roles of conciliation and confrontation begins very early, as can be seen in a study by Clearfield and Nelson. Accordingly, it is not surprising (and jibes with our common sense) to note that men and women tend to respond to challenges in different ways. I think it’s probably too broad to say that men “always” resort to violence “immediately,” which seems like a deliberately weak phrasing. Rather, I’d say that men and women find different solutions, because of their different perspectives.
The socialization of children into gender roles of conciliation and confrontation begins very early, as can be seen in a study by Clearfield and Nelson. Accordingly, it is not surprising (and jibes with our common sense) to note that men and women tend to respond to challenges in different ways. I think it’s probably too broad to say that men “always” resort to violence “immediately,” which seems like a deliberately weak phrasing. Rather, I’d say that men and women find different solutions, because of their different perspectives.
Yes, I agree that contingently there is statistically more aggression in men. I don’t think that’s the point; see my response to Miley.