Female Vs Male Brain: Is There A Difference?

[vanilla87]

Men and women evolved different brains over millions of years, because of necessity. Men chased down food for their families and provided protection. Women cared for the young and old, and provided a nurturing environment. Because of these different roles, the sexes evolved to process information differently, think in radically different ways, expect different things, and have different perceptions, beliefs and behaviors. In the last forty years, as the gender roles in our society have been blurred, both males and females have become more and more confused as to what is normal behavior. We expect our partners to be able to read our minds and think as we think. Unfortunately, we are just not wired that way.

 

 

1. Channel Changers

 

With the lower overall brain function, a man needs more stimulation. As he flips through channels, he is often looking for something new, something different, something exciting. A woman is often content watching a single program, with a relational story line where characters show emotions. She likes to predict what will happen next and needs the continuity to stay interested. The remote control allows a man to surf the wild looking for fair game.

 

2. Measuring Testosterone Levels

 

According to University of Liverpool researcher John Manning, the size of your ring fingers and genitals are directly related to how much testosterone you received in the womb; the higher the testosterone level, the longer they are. In fact, looking at the length of ring fingers in comparison to index fingers will give an idea of the size of a man's penis. If the ring fingers are longer, it means that there were healthy testosterone levels; if they are the same size or smaller, it means that there were lowered levels.

 

3. Different From Conception

 

From early in infancy, girl brains are more interested in smiling, communicating, people and security; while boy brains are more interested in objects, actions and competition. With higher levels of testosterone, the male areas of the brain are more developed, including the parietal lobes responsible for sense of direction, visualizing objects in three dimensions (good for catching a football), and mathematics. Without testosterone, the language centers of the brain are more developed, which is why girls like to talk and boys like to play catch. In addition, testosterone beefs up the area of the brain that is interested in sex. This ares is twice as large in men as women. He really is more interested in sex.

 

4. Thinking

 

Neuropsychologist Ruben Gur of the University of Pennsylvania used brain scans to show that when a man's brain is in a resting state, at least 70 percent of his brain is shut down. On the other hand, when women were resting, at least 90 percent of their brain was active, confirming that women are always thinking, thinking, thinking. The man wants the remote control and a little peace and quiet; she wants to talk.

 

5. Primitive Vs. Emotional Thinking

 

In another study, when asked to think of nothing, men's brains were more active in the more primitive physical activity centers of the brain (cerebellum), women's brains [sic] were more active in the emotional and bonding centers of the brain (limbic system). Left to themselves, men will think about sex, their golf swing or their jump shot; women will think about their spouse, children or parents. One common complaint from women is that they do not feel connected to their partners. Men would do well to initiate conversations about children and parents.

 

6. Sex On The Brain

 

The part of the brain responsive to sex hormones is two and a half times larger in men than women. Men are programmed to be more responsive to sexual feelings. Plus, with the lower activity in the brain, men are looking for excitement and stimulation. What is more stimulating to think about than sex?

 

7. Why Don't Men Need Foreplay Like Women Do?

 

Men are always ready for excitement. With the lower activity levels in our brain, and higher testosterone levels, it takes little to get us going. Like Harrison Ford's character Quinn Harris said in the movie Six Days, Seven Nights, "All women have to do is show up." We are always idling, waiting to be taken for a ride. Women, on the other hand, have so much going on in their brains that they need to be soothed, courted and encouraged to be in the mood. They need a method to calm down their brains.

 

8. Sir, Are You Lost?

 

Men do not know that they are lost, even if they have passed the same gas station four times. Men have less access to the right hemisphere, which shows the big picture. The right hemisphere allows people to know when a problem exists. Since men have less access, they are often in the dark when something is wrong. It happens in many other situations besides driving, such as admitting that there is trouble in a relationship (75 percent of the time women are the ones who file for divorce or leave a relationship). Men are also singularly focused on finding their way. Admitting that you are lost is admitting failure, something men are very poor at doing.

 

9. Gossipmongers

 

Men do gossip, just not as much as women. Men have language exclusively on the left side of the brain, while women have language on both sides. Women have more to say because more areas of the brain are dedicated to language. Men are also more interested in sports than in emotional relationships. Sport talk shows are very popular sources of gossip for men.

 

10. Do Men Lie More Than Women?

 

Given the lower brain function, especially in the front part of the brain, men tend to be more impulsive than women. They tend to have more affairs and tend to say things without fully thinking it through and often find themselves in hot water. Women also lie, but they get caught less. One reason, as I mentioned earlier, is that women have better access to the right hemisphere and thus read social cues better than men. They notice the small things, like looking away or down or clearing your throat, that are typical in people who are not telling the truth. Since men tend to be in denial a lot of the time, they do not see when their partner is lying.

 

11. Why Can't He Remember Our Anniversary?

 

Men are men. As such they are thinking about providing for their families, competing with other men and sex. Opposed to women, who are thinking, thinking, thinking about the relationship, men are busy doing. This does not mean they love less, they just love like men. This often causes them to forget important dates, even though they try hard not to.

 

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[Trojan John]

difference...

[Bejita463]

difference...

 

That was amusing. Thanks for that.

[Thornton]

Of course male and female brains are wired differently (although there are exceptions). It's not politically correct to admit that though - with the whole equality thing we all have to pretend that we're the same. I don't see why it's so bad to admit that we're good at different things, and to play to our strengths rather than trying to be something we're not.

 

Historically, the things that women are good at have been seen as less important, so equality has led women to seek to be like men, despite the fact that being like men isn't something they're good at... because they're not men! Rather than seeking equality by trying to be like men, women should seek equality by seeking equal respect for the things they're good at and equal respect for being female... equal respect for being themselves.

[Hkizzle]

The seeking equality thing in the West has gone to a retarded level.

 

Women and men should have equality in the work place and in how they are treated. However, we naturally think in very different ways.

 

I couldn't believe last time there was a thread on whether women think about sex the same amount as men, and half the people said yes, if not more.

 

Some people need to study basic psychology and neuroscience.

[SoulSearch_CO]

How very true - all of it. And the Youtube video was a great chuckle.

[Jersey Shortie]

I think bits and pieces can be true but overall, the article makes men sound like dolts and I DO think men are better then what was said here about them..:

 

Examples:

 

The remote control allows a man to surf the wild looking for fair game.

 

The man wants the remote control and a little peace and quiet....

 

Since men tend to be in denial a lot of the time.........

 

Men are in denial alot of the time? Just give him a remote and he is happy? Geez. If I was a man I would be offended that my life was chalked up to my desire to want to "hunt" by sitting infront of the tv and my ability to pretend and deny.

 

 

Historically, the things that women are good at have been seen as less important, so equality has led women to seek to be like men, despite the fact that being like men isn't something they're good at... because they're not men! Rather than seeking equality by trying to be like men, women should seek equality by seeking equal respect for the things they're good at and equal respect for being female... equal respect for being themselves.

 

I don't think it's a matter of equality leading women to seek being like a man. If women didn't enjoy some stereotypically thought-to-be male activities, they wouldn't do them. Period. With more rights and equality, women now get to enjoy the same freedoms that men have enjoyed for alot longer. Women enjoy sex, they enjoy working, they like sports they sometimes even enjoy changing their own tire and can still be feminine.

 

As for how women should go about seeking equality, well that's the whole point. Alot of men don't respect the things women are good at. Most men don't really want true equality. They want to be kind of their domains. SO unless there really is a shift in thinking about the role women have, from both men and women, women are going to keep fighiting and competeing the best way they know how. Living in a world that is driven by men, and in a world that no longer is as protective of the role women once had, has left women a bit on their own fighting their own way. There aren't as many men around wanting to fight for them anymore, while we still do have men that clearly want to be masterse of their domain.

[bayouboi]

Men are in denial alot of the time? Just give him a remote and he is happy? Geez. If I was a man I would be offended that my life was chalked up to my desire to want to "hunt" by sitting infront of the tv and my ability to pretend and deny.

 

If you were a man, you wouldn't be offended. It's because you're looking at the article from a woman's perspective that you are offended for men. As a man, I am not offended by it at all.

[The Collector]

I'm not offended, but JS is right to say that article is very woman-friendly and says little positive about men. You could make many of the same points, and maybe indicate better how these differences make both sexes better at some things and worse at others, without the patronising and demeaning tone.

[Jersey Shortie]

That is the tone of the article towards men. It is patronizing. I guess I just have hope that men would want to be better then how the article protrays them.

[BCCA]

I found that entire article obnoxious as can be.

 

So men are just dumb, TV watching sex hounds, that lie? And WE are in denial most of the time?!?! hahaha

 

Wow, another article on men being cave men like morons who think with their penis, just what the world needs...

[Thaddeus]

The tone of the article is pretty typical in the current heavily-misandristic society so it's not entirely surprising.

 

But as to the answer about whether female brains are different than male brains, of course they are. The article was just another slam at men under the guise of something useful.

[alexxx]

One of the striking differences that I noticed reading the stories on this board is that a man is more open to reconciliation after they break up with a woman. In contrast, when a woman leaves, she is usually GONE FOREVER.

[The Collector]

2. Measuring Testosterone Levels

 

According to University of Liverpool researcher John Manning, the size of your ring fingers and genitals are directly related to how much testosterone you received in the womb; the higher the testosterone level, the longer they are. In fact, looking at the length of ring fingers in comparison to index fingers will give an idea of the size of a man's penis. If the ring fingers are longer, it means that there were healthy testosterone levels; if they are the same size or smaller, it means that there were lowered levels.

 

As well as being probably a load of hooey, what does this have to do with the difference between male and female brains?

[BCCA]

The article was just another slam at men under the guise of something useful.

 

Post of the day, couldnt have said it any better, my man.

[zhsoj]

This is all pretty pointless... But I will point out that I can't believe you haven't realized yet vanilla87 that all roads lead somewhere. I'm not lost I'm simply exploring.

[TaraMaiden]

The seeking equality thing in the West has gone to a retarded level.

 

Women and men should have equality in the work place and in how they are treated. However, we naturally think in very different ways.

 

I completely agree.

As Human beings, in positions of professional capability, where both genders are carrying out the same levels of work, salaries should match, and courtesy should be extended in equal ways and means, in both directions. Financial remuneration should be gauged on performance, ability and responsibility, not on tits and dicks.....

 

When it comes to psychological, emotional and natural impulse, the sexes are different.

Rightly so.

And long may it continue.

It makes neither side greater, superior, better or more valuable.

It just makes us different.

 

 

'Vive la différence!'

[lupa]

I completely agree.

As Human beings, in positions of professional capability, where both genders are carrying out the same levels of work, salaries should match, and courtesy should be extended in equal ways and means, in both directions. Financial remuneration should be gauged on performance, ability and responsibility, not on tits and dicks.....

 

When it comes to psychological, emotional and natural impulse, the sexes are different.

Rightly so.

And long may it continue.

It makes neither side greater, superior, better or more valuable.

It just makes us different.

 

 

'Vive la différence!'

Now get back in the kitchen and make me a sammich!!!

 

I kid, I kid.

 

I agree with your statement, and as a matter of fact, other than the owner of the company, the second highest paid employee here is a woman. She is good at her job, and has received unprecedented bonuses over the years. I'm all for equality in the workplace, but I don't know if you can mandate it...

 

as for outside of work, that people think women and men see things the same way is, in my opinion, why the divorce rate is over 50% right now. The blurring of gender roles leads to a lot of confusion, unhappiness, and miscommunication...and i'm evidence of this. Too bad, if only we had talked about what we wanted to see out of the other person, I wouldn't have a lawyer.

 

I'm not saying lets go back to 1950, but truly, people cannot believe that men and women are going to react the same to a situation, and not being able to communicate about it leads to unnecessary conflict.

[Rebellious]

It's very subtle hate literature for feeble-minded audiences. It implies that women are superior by nature, and that men are simple, primitive creatures.

[bluewolf17]

Boys have a penis and girls have vaginas.

[kizik]

Kindergarten Cop was filmed in Astoria.

[bluewolf17]

Oh I know. I saw some places it was filmed while on The Goonies tour.

 

Did I say too much?

[kizik]

Oh I know. I saw some places it was filmed while on The Goonies tour.

 

Did I say too much?

 

I knew you knew.

 

Nah, I think I've taken that tour, too.

[bluewolf17]

What a sad bunch we are.

[kizik]

Or perhaps enlightened and superior to all others?

 

Yep.