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Originally Posted by IvoryTowers  If you are going to put on your scientist hat, I'd like you to do it with citations of published studies from reputable sources. No, I won't "just trust" you "on this one." |
Echo, with all politeness.
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Originally Posted by IvoryTowers Sorry, but as a feminist I've seen the old "the male mind just isn't wired for that sort of thing" bull used way too often. Men aren't wired for monogamy, for parenting, for commitment, for being sensitive to problems, for talking about feelings, for good grooming, for accepting women in the workplace, for peace, blah blah blah. |
It's irritating to me as well, regardless of the gender being associated with a particular stereotype. Dr. Laura the other morning was on the line with a 17 year old girl who was asking if it was ok to start dating. She basically told her that unless she was wanting to get married, the answer was "no" since all 17 year old boys want one thing and one thing only from girls; sex. She further tried to convince the caller by essentially saying 17 year old girls only want to do girly-girl stuff, and guys would have no interest in that.
I wanted to puke. Channel change.