Understanding the Differences

Between Male and Female

Have a higher percentage of body fat and tend to hold it on their backsides, hips and thighs.

lower percent of body fat tend to hold it in their stomach

2. Eyesight: Better night vision, visual memory and blink twice as often as men.

Better depth perception and distance vision. 10x more likely to be colour-blind.

on average have a smaller body

men are 10% larger than the average female

Psychological def

Having to do with the mind and emotion. The makeup of a person.

Physiological def

Having to do with the physical body. Biological.

Modern Liberalism def

A viewpoint which focuses on the government and peoples rights and freedoms.

Sociology

The study of behavior and human relationships.

what are 4 things males will never have?

1. a rounder, purposely different body shape
2. a softer more sensitive psyche and physique
3. monthly preparation for childbearing
4. the ability to bear and nurse children.

How are males and female different scientifically?

x-y chromosomes

. Men have a higher frequency of disease. More commonly die from cancer and heart disease than women.

3. More resilient to disease. (Die more frequently from breast cancer, female reproductive disorders and benign tumours.)

Reach puberty later than girls.

Mature more quickly than males. Reach puberty approximately 2 years earlier than boys.

Not as physically strong (on average). Only 1/20 women are as strong as the average male.

Men have 30% more upper body strength than women (on average).

Men suffer a higher death rate throughout life.

4. On average, live 5 years longer.

Have larger livers, stomachs, thyroid glands and kidneys. Have lower blood pressure and a faster heartbeat.

Have larger hearts and lungs.

. Female fertility starts decreasing after 35 yrs of age

Men are often able to reproduce all the way into their 70's.

7. Finger: Ring finger often longer than index finger.

7. Fingers: Index finger is longer than the ring finger.

9. Burn calories faster than women, resulting in a faster metabolism. (Lose weight easier)

9. Slower metabolism and burn calories slower. (harder to lose weight)

8. Once puberty hits, men develop hair on a large portion of their body.

8. On average have less body hair than men.

10. Skeletal structure: Wider hips, broader facial bones, smaller chins, longer trunk, shorter legs.

10. Narrow hips, narrow facial bones, larger/protruding chins, shorter torso and longer legs.

1. Self-esteem comes from achievements (career success, a new car, sports ability and other measurable things.)

1. Self Esteem come from Romance and love.

Remembers her first flowers and who they were from.

2. Remembers first car and the details about it.

Often respond to notes, flowers and gifts.

4. Responds to being respected and praised.

Remembers the proposal and all the details.

3. Remembers sports details and forgets anniversaries.