Drifting through Infinity
Rebel_Dynasty
Fortunately, there are those of us who deign to question why females and males are so different; that isn't to say other's opinions are invalid. I'm simply stating that I don't think we really are so different. Sure, evolution made women smaller (this is a generalization), and males bigger, but this is something that occurred because of the types of things early civilizations dictated. Women had hour-glass figures, but not quite to the extent that we have now. It is believed the clothing played a part in this. Physical activities likewise, dictated that men have more muscle mass.
In short, I agree with you. We've essentially shaped ourselves physically and mentally based on what we learn throughout our lives. However, it is up to the individual to decide if they will continue down that path, or if they will break off of it.
First you acknowledge that there is a genetic disparity between men and women when it comes to physical strength, and then you go on to say that we, as individuals, can somehow break off of it? How....?
The fact that some women may be physically stronger than some men is a moot point. Women are always be operating at a genetic disadvantage and they have to compensate for that in other ways. For example, a woman that eats healthy and exercises might certainly be stronger than a malnourished man, but when all external factors are equal, women cannot hope to compete with men. A woman can never become the best football player (I'll bet my life on it). The choices you make in your life will only get you so far. It's important to understand your limitations.
Sorry, I probably should have clarified. I tend to go from one train of thought to the next, without filling in the spaces inbetween. Not always, but this seems to be the case, as of late.
Basically, since the types of clothing-particularly worn by women-had an impact on the shape of our figures to this day (or so it has been said), I figure something along similar lines could occur, if put to practice long enough. Of course, this is something that could take decades or centuries to achieve.
I do understand the limitations that you speak of. When speaking in terms of physical strength, often times yes, women have to work twice as hard to be just as good-if they're lucky. Of course, there are areas in which women are naturally better-equipped, that men have to work twice as hard to achieve. We essentially balance each other out. (Of course, we're speaking in general terms; as you said, there are cases in which women can be physically stronger than men-not all dealing with the man in question being malnourished, but I understood the basic point you were making).
Though, I should amend my first post in this topic. I believe gender identification can be both learned and biological. The learned aspect just appeared more obvious to me, based on my own observations. However, I don't have near enough understanding of the science behind it.
