
![]() Who is the weaker gender – men or women? Give examples to back up your claims. Be appropriate and respectful.
12/10/2012 08:23:58 am
I know this isn't a very radical perspective, and I do believe mostly everyone will choose this: it depends. Men and women are actually very similar, but stereotypes tend to get in the way of that. Women are typically seen as the weaker ones, and we all know that. Coming strictly from a physical perspective, yes, men are stronger, except those minor exceptions. That's simply how we were made. Socially, men are the dominant gender and have been for centuries. Think about marriages and households. The women takes the man's last name and give that last name to their children. For years, women were supposed to take care of the house and children, while the man went to work to financially support the home. The more rights the women attain, the more equal we'll become.
Ally Caple
12/10/2012 11:16:20 am
Kara, I like how you added that women tend to be weaker emotionally. But with that said, it all comes back to the social aspect: guys honestly believe they're not allowed to be seen crying. It's said to be "unmanly," which makes women automatically seem weaker. But if I'm being honest... women just tell it like it is.
Brennen Diaz
12/10/2012 12:40:45 pm
There are a lot of true points you bring up Kara. Good examples, especially about the crying part. This shows how society sculpts us. That why do people think that if you cry, you are weak or are too emotional. Although, I believe guys should be more "stable" with their emotions than women, but that is just me.
Camille
12/10/2012 01:30:23 pm
I like how you brought up the point about the different physical and mental pains generally each gender can sustain.
Bridget Borowy
12/13/2012 12:37:03 pm
Great perspecitive Kara! I especially love "the more rights woman attain, the more equal we'll become." I couldn't agree more.
Christina M
12/13/2012 11:43:19 am
Kara I agree with your argument that that you cannot pinpoint which gender is weaker. I like how you used physical and emotional examples.
Trevor Haigh
12/10/2012 09:14:57 am
Obviously, I'm going to have to say that men are the stronger gender, but in reality, there is no one definite gender that rules supreme in strength.
Nick Casablanca
12/11/2012 06:27:52 am
I agree with you Trevor. I like how you analyze every little detail of it because it all does matter in the end. I also like that you point out that this debate has gone on for a long time.
Shayne Fitol
12/11/2012 09:28:54 am
I agree that strength is too ambiguous of a term to truly define, making it an impossibility to literally prove one's argument about the "stronger" gender to be correct. And I also think that you are right about the many exceptions that come along with whichever side one chooses to argue for, making this a debate that can never truly be settled in favor of one side.
Steve Mahoney
12/13/2012 11:32:23 am
I agree 100% with your answer, neither is the strongest. And way to end it with a bang!
Jackie
12/13/2012 11:34:17 am
I agree with you boys (surprisingly lol) but I really liked how you broke it down Trev. Great job.
Rob Costigan
12/10/2012 10:05:03 am
I just want to start off this blog by saying no hard feelings to all you lovely ladies out there.
Amanda Donofrio
12/11/2012 05:21:54 am
I agree in the sense that both men and women have their own strengths and weaknesses. Giving birth is certainly no pain men would be willing to go through! But of course they could spend hours at the gym putting their body through pain to get "big". People go through different forms of obstacles every day that define them as a person. One persons strength may be another's weakness.
andrew lynch
12/13/2012 12:41:35 pm
I feel that men and women will never be able to choose who is the weaker sex because men go though things that women will never have to go though, and women will go though things men never have to. Ex: women go though child birth, and men go though dealing with women in child birth.... which one is actually worse?
Ally Caple
12/10/2012 11:36:41 am
I definitely agree with what Kara had to say about it depending on who's the weaker gender. When I think physically strong, I automatically think men because that's the way old society has made it out to be. But it's clear that now, in the year 2012, that may not always be true. When I think intellectually and emotionally strong, I don't necessarily think of one gender over the other- those are two factors that depend on how a person was raised, it has nothing to do with their gender itself. Just because men are seen to have more power over women (I'm almost positive someone will mention how we have yet to have a female president) doesn't mean anything. It used to, but it doesn't now. Overall, I honestly would say that woman are the stronger gender. They have to go through different situations than men do and tend to form stronger bonds and attachments with people, making them mentally strong. We can always compete with men when it comes to physical or intellectual strength, but they will never be able to create the type of bond a mother makes with their child. I really do think that it's the child aspect that makes women stronger than men. (Plus, not only do we have to deal with our children, we have to learn deal with guys, too. ;) And lets face it... without us, you wouldn't even be here.)
Mrs. E
12/10/2012 02:40:24 pm
Great response.
Lauren Barry
12/11/2012 09:19:35 am
Ally, your comment about not yet having a woman president is an argument I honestly forgot about people even trying to bring up! 12/12/2012 08:07:45 am
Ally, I like how you brought up strong bonds and attachments. I certainly agree that many women usually have this down-pat, but then again that isn't always true. Some women just don't have that ability. It really does depend on the individual's circumstances.
Michaela Ryan
12/13/2012 07:19:49 am
I think that strength is definitely dependent on the person. Like you mentioned that how they're raised affects their character.
Haley Krivensky
12/13/2012 07:24:40 am
I agree Ally, women do have to go through different situations and experiences than men. Most of the time the situations are difficult, and that's something that men don't tend to understand.
Victoria Marino
12/13/2012 01:47:31 pm
Ally you made some great points. I couldn't agree more with what you said. Especially that there are different views of strength, such as physical and mental and emotional.
Trevor Haigh
12/13/2012 08:25:04 pm
I completely agree with you about how most characteristics aren't defined by gender, but by the individual. It's all based on how the person was raised and the decisions they make in their life.
Brennen Diaz
12/10/2012 12:34:06 pm
I believe men and women are created equal. However, society since the beginning has struck done women as incapable and only useful for house work and food making. And it is all quite the contrary. Although they can probably cook a lot better than men. Except now, what you see in 21st century America is that women are more capable than what they even thought they were. You hear of single mothers working and raising four children because their dad walked out. The are running major companies and have their own T.V. shows like Oprah. Women have come a long way.
Tim Osborn
12/13/2012 06:13:22 am
Compared to women in history, women now adays, protect themselves much more and are capable of doing much more in society. Good point about Oprah.
Danielle O
12/13/2012 11:10:37 am
I liked your point about Oprah, it's true we have come a long way. Also dying at your response to having children "I ain't doing that"
Richard Katrenya
12/13/2012 10:51:48 pm
I agree with what you say in your reply Brennen, men and woman are like two different sides of the same coin. We are completely different, and we both have our pros and cons. Comparing a man and a woman is almost impossible.
Camille Glasow
12/10/2012 01:29:06 pm
Although women are usually depicted as the more fragile being, I don't believe there is any, one gender that is stronger than the other. There are just gender roles predisposed by society that the human race has generally always expected from people. From birth, we as humans have a set of expectations we're told to follow depending on our gender. Women are seen more as nurturing and soft, while men are seen as the more dominant, strong and forceful gender. If people would get past the predisposed gender typing,men and women, really would be equal. I think humans are the only species that possibly sees women as the more weak gender. In the animal world, females and males are equal with each other, so humans' belief that women are weaker than men is solely a societal predisposition. On the physical standpoint most men have bodies more capable of having large muscles, but women can be very physically strong too. In the end, weakness or strength all comes down to the individual's body, upbringing and mindset.
Kaitlyn
12/13/2012 11:00:09 am
I like your point about how strength depends more on the person than their gender, even though people expect women to be weaker.
Amanda Donofrio
12/11/2012 05:16:28 am
Men are tougher, but women are undoubtedly stronger. No disrespect to men, but women are continuously tossed obstacles to overcome that men would be anything but prepared to handle. We may cry uncontrollably at times or complain about imperfections but that does not define women as weak. It shows how passionate a person can be by the way they express themselves. If you believe men are stronger mentally because they are not as opt to show their emotions, you’re mistaking. Just because they do not cry, for instance, as much as women, does not justify them for being strong.
Rob Costigan
12/12/2012 12:19:37 pm
I like the way you used both strengths and weaknesses for both genders. There really is no wrong answer when this question is asked. I have full respect for the tasks that women go through and a woman's mind is extremely strong.
Amber Murray
12/14/2012 12:32:19 am
You have so many great points. Women definitely do handle a lot more emotionally then men do.
Nick Casablanca
12/11/2012 06:34:30 am
As much as I should defend my gender, I do believe that men are stronger than women or vice versa.
Mrs. Elbakry
12/11/2012 07:04:00 am
I disagree, Nick. Some people live their lives very close-minded about the opposite sex. This is a perfect opportunity to enlighten them, if they are among the us. Defend your gender!
Lauren Barry
12/11/2012 09:06:00 am
Although it may seem like such a simple answer, the solution to this question is neither. The question is simply asking which sex is weaker: male or female, and really that cannot be answered with such little information. The strength of a person is not based on their gender at all. Whether we are discussing physical strength, emotional strength, or mental strength the level of tolerance, or strength depends on the person, not their gender. On a physical level, a woman can be just as strong as a man. Yes, naturally males have a more “powerful” physique, but with proper training a female can be just as strong, maybe even stronger. Some women even better my argument, some women are built naturally husky, some even to the point of the strength of a man. This being said, if a woman has every ability to be just as physically strong as a man, and a man can be as strong as a women, who are we to declare a stance on this argument when in fact, gender has nothing to do with physical strength, personality and perseverance creates it. Like I mentioned before, not only is there physical strength, but there is also mental and emotional strength. Just like physical strength, mental and emotional strength depends just as much on individuality. Every man and woman has walked a different path in their life which has most likely caused them to react the way they do. With the environment we have grown up in playing such a serious role in the shaping of our mental and emotional “strength” how can anyone make such a sound decision on who is “stronger?” For example, say we have two adults, a female who grew up in poverty and with incredible family hardships and a male who grew up with great wealth and supportive parents. The adult female seems to be more openly sensitive to emotions whereas the male seems to take things in a more carefree sense. Who are we to judge that this female is suddenly weaker than the male because she has not come from the supportive environment like the male. Yes, you can argue that males are taught not to cry all you want, but some females are taught that as well. For the sake of any more explanation, my personal opinion on this question is neither sex is stronger than one another. Personal strength comes from who we are and where we come from, not from the gene in which we are given during conception.
Kaitlyn Twombly
12/12/2012 08:03:18 am
For the record, I did not read this before writing my own post! Our views are very similar, Lauren. I too do not believe that this is an answerable question. There are too many other factors that play into the strength of someone and using gender as a gauge is almost irrelevant. Strength is not related or based upon gender whatsoever.
Shayne Fitol
12/12/2012 07:51:30 am
I commented earlier on Trevor's post saying that strength is not a term that can be truly defined to the point where this argument can be decided, with the same being true for weakness. I also said that the vast amount of exceptions that can counteract arguments make this a never-ending battle that can never be definitively decided. However, having said that, I do believe that men have an advantage in the gender battle.
Kaitlyn Twombly
12/12/2012 08:00:15 am
I do not believe that there is a solid answer to this question. In my eyes, there are two types of strength, one being physical and one being mental. Physically, men are stronger with no question. They are simply built with more muscle naturally than women are and that will never change. Mentally, I would have to say that overall women are stronger simply for the reason that they give birth to children and form stronger bonds. Many men frankly would not be able to handle the load that a woman raising children, working, and running a household would. I say this because I have seen it first hand. Even though I say that I have witnessed this, I have a very difficult time dubbing one gender as stronger than the other, even when looking at specific categorizes such as mentality and physicality. I have met women who are physically stronger than a certain man, and additionally know certain men who are without a doubt mentally stronger than a handful of women. To conclude, there are just too many exceptions to this argument to really tell which is stronger. I don't think that one gender is stronger than the other. If someone wanted to compare strength, it would need to be more centered around the people themselves and not their genders. Gender is almost irrelevant because the entire male population will never be even close to the same, and same for female. People are individuals; therefore, you can't compare strength solely of males versus females.
Christina Buswell
12/13/2012 11:12:04 am
I agree, I believe there are different types of strength
Chris Faber
12/12/2012 02:21:14 pm
Truthfully I cannot simply state who the weaker gender is because there is no right answer. It is typical for a man to say men are stronger just as it is typical for a woman to say women are stronger. However I am actually rather surprised to see many unbiased answers. A lot of people seem to have a neutral feeling about the strengths and weaknesses of men and women. I certainly agree that men and women do have specific strengths and weaknesses.
Dan Mott
12/13/2012 07:32:09 am
I like how you said our past influences inflict our present ideas. I alos agree to the fact that is likely for men to say men stronger and women say women. Good job CHRISTOPHER
Kristina Lacasse
12/13/2012 07:48:37 am
I agree with the facts that people tend to support their own gender. I was also surprised by the amount of unbiased posts.
Katheryn B
12/13/2012 08:29:53 am
I agree with you Chris that our past influences what people think about men and women's strength today.
kyle blake
12/13/2012 10:23:37 am
True about how women have certain strength that men do not have.
Jeremiah Burr
12/13/2012 12:34:30 pm
I agree with you
andrew lynch
12/13/2012 12:37:43 pm
I agree that generally people tend to choose based on what gender they are. I personally feel that it is because of insecurity of their own gender
Justin Leone
12/13/2012 02:20:27 pm
You bring up many good points and I agree with you completely.
Tim Osborn
12/13/2012 06:06:45 am
At the beginning of history men were portrayed as the stronger individual. The men would go out to work, often a blue collar job, and the women would stay home. But, times have changed. There is no one real strong gender. Individuals have made themselves to be self sufficient. Women do all the same things men do now. They can hold any job they want, wether it is an office job or it is being a machanic. If you really wanted to get technical about strength you can just look at the Olympics as and example. Both men and women compete in the same events that do the same exact thing. It doesn't matter how you look at it, men and women in society today are both looked at as strong people. If not that person is ignorant.
Haley Krivensky
12/13/2012 07:09:26 am
I don't believe that one gender is weaker than the other really. Yeah, it is probably statistically proven that men work out/exercise more than women, making it seem as though they are stronger. However, 'pumping iron' does not make men stronger as people than women. I'm not saying women are stronger emotionally by any means, though. It really depends on how the person was raised, what experiences they dealt with, their values, and their beliefs. Typically boys are raised believing that showing emotions/crying is unmanly and a sign of weakness. But not everyone is raised that way, and some people deal with things differently than others. The same goes for girls. Although we pms once a month and are emotional train wrecks, some of us might not show any emotion at all. Some people are just emotionally stronger than others. The same goes for being physically stronger than others. A woman can push herself to be just as strong as any man, and a man could cry just as much as any woman would. There really is no saying which gender is weaker or stronger than the other.
Zach Antonio
12/13/2012 01:10:51 pm
I like how you refused to over-generalize with your response. There are always exceptions, and you can't group people together based off of sex. A very good qualify.
Katie Mitchell
12/13/2012 01:21:39 pm
I like how you brought up the fact that it depends on how a person was raised. I agree with you.
Michaela Ryan
12/13/2012 07:17:02 am
To pin strength to a gender is difficult, because everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. I'm sure everyone has heard the quote, "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." The same applies with strength. While men are scientifically proven to be more physically able than women, women are most often better at cooking, cleaning ect. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part these ring true.
Mrs. Elbakry
12/13/2012 08:31:20 am
Well said, Michaela.
Meghan Giannettino
12/13/2012 01:31:46 pm
Michaela I agree that everyone is strong and weak in their own ways.
Dan Mott
12/13/2012 07:30:48 am
Men and women are equal, when looking at what side is "stornger." Men are usually physically stronger and emotionally, but then you look at women who seem to be more strong in the work field and intelligence. Women experience things that men will nver, so therefore, men will never be able to say they're stronger.
Kristina Lacasse
12/13/2012 07:44:36 am
There are two ways of being strong: mentally and physically. As humans, society plays an important role on thinking. Men are the supposed provider and women are the supposed homemaker. This is modern day and not true.
Katheryn B
12/13/2012 08:25:31 am
Men vs. Women. That is a difficult question to answer. I say that men and women are just as equally as strong in anything they do, politics, sports, or work.
Alex M
12/13/2012 12:18:54 pm
Katheryn I agree with your closing sentence that men and women should be considered as equal. However I do not agree with the rest of that paragraph. While there are obvioulsy men who look down upon women, there are just as many women who look down on men. It is unfair just to come out and blatantly say that men look down on women and then go and reiterate that opinion in three different sentences without a concession adressing the other side of the argument. In fact, those three sentences alone imply that women look down on men and depict them as stubborn sexists who are stuck in the 1700's when in reality very few men still think that way.
Kyle Blake
12/13/2012 10:22:07 am
Both genders were made to create a perfect world.It also depends on how you were raised. There are many different lifestyles. Women do certain things that men do not want to do, like laundry or cleaning the house. It is too boring for us. Plus, most men could careless about a spotless home. This is where women are strong. They like to have the cleanest house and to not be seen as being dirty. Men have the same aspect, but with the yard. Men like to see the grass cut the shrubs trimmed and to use anything with a motor. At least in my house, anything that has to do with a motorized vehicle like a tractor or car, all of the guys in my family want to drive the tractor. However, knowing that the inside and outside is covered, the whole house is now clean looking, both inside and outside.
Kaitlyn
12/13/2012 10:57:47 am
I don't believe one gender or the other has too much of a natural advantage, but women are often perceived as weaker. Because of this, it is harder for women to get positions in politics, or even in some businesses. So although I don't think that as individuals women are weaker than men, as a group, it seems like they have less power in our society. This is not nearly as big of a problem as it had been even fifty years ago, but many still see women as weaker.
Maria Castelot
12/13/2012 11:02:22 am
I feel like this is a trick question. It's almost like the question of who came first the chicken or the egg? People can argue about it for hours and both can bring up good points. The answer to this question, however, is quite simple in my opinion. Both genders are equal. Sure, men are obviously physically stronger than women and there are scientific studies to back that up but women have a strong mind set and are circumspect. Society stereotypes both genders and people are deluded by what others say.
Danielle O'Banner
12/13/2012 11:08:34 am
Although I could go with the very cliché "women have babies therefore we are stronger" defense I won't. As far as society goes, men are stronger. That is how it has always been, yes women fair well in the working world but men predominately run things like businesses, politics, etc. I personally prefer men running businesses and politics, could you imagine having a menopausal ridden woman running a country? Let alone a business?! As far as mentally, it is very equal. Women tend to be more open about emotions and insecurities, but men are just as emotional they just channel it into different things. Physically speaking, men are stronger but that is because that is how society has molded us. And lets be honest no dude wants their girlfriend resembling John Cena, it's just not cute. I mean look at me, not only I am incredibly good looking, but I'm a genius, and I can cook, therefore I am the alpha ;). Overall both genders are created equal, it's up to them what they choose to do with it, if a woman chooses to be a housewife or a working woman that doesn't add or detract from their strength, and same goes for men. Defining yourself doesn't make you weaker.
Christina Buswell
12/13/2012 11:19:19 am
It depends on how you define weak. If we are talking physical strength as in athletics, in my opinion, men are typically stronger and faster. It's just how they are created. However, there is another side to physical strength. A woman's body endures much more than a man's body. The obvious examples being menstruating and child birth. Woman can endure much more pain simply because our bodies are exposed to that kind of physical pain.
Jess Fedak
12/14/2012 12:42:42 am
I agree completely! Men and women are so different and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Dan k
12/13/2012 11:23:01 am
Although this could be very contraversial, i think that men are the stronger of the two genders. There is many arguements against this, but men have been dominant thoughout history. They have been leaders, rulers, and emporers. Women in power have been disrespected for years against their ability rule, but the reason for that is simple. The first three womens rulers ended in control, overpowerment of their control, and their ultimate death. So what i am trying to get at with this is that, women have been put into the place where they can make many more decisions in society since the start of america. They have the choice to have childbirth and go into the military. Men have been drafted and have endured many more hardships especially in warfare. Although i am a male an obviously want to support my gender, I looked at the hardships that women have to endure and to me all they have to deal with emotional conflicts. Although that might seem to be a strong enough argument against a true dominant sex, death is much worse than anything that i can think of.
Steve Mahoney
12/13/2012 11:29:32 am
Which gender is better? Male, female...it doesn't really matter. There will always be ongoing debates about this topic. Each gender has their own advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses. For example, men tend to be physically stronger than women. Men seem to be less emotional (or they are just holding it in.) Women are more easily upset and they are very independent (at least they seem to be.) Each gender has its ups and downs, to choose which one is better just isn't possible. It's too general of a question. If you narrowed it down and asked about a specific topic that would be easier. I know people will say men are better and some will say women are better, the truth is, neither are better overall. There is a nice balance between the two genders.
Jackie Ortiz
12/13/2012 11:32:45 am
Really, when it comes down to it, there really isn't a weaker gender because both genders have different weaknesses. Of course the feminist in me wants to say that men are indeed the weaker sense. But as I stated before, it is hard to judge because we act different in different situations. For example, when most men get upset they can compose their emotions and make it seem that nothing is wrong, but really they are steaming. Women wear their emotions on their sleeves. you will visibly see that a woman is angry or hurt. I for sure will let my emotions be known, especially if it is with a significant other. Women are naturally more emotional creatures, whereas men are taught not to show signs of weakness and to definitely not cry. Which I think is completely wrong, even though I myself HATE crying, but it is natural and has to be done. However, women deal with things that men will never have to go through. Even though they say they go through difficult things, okay yes, but please when you push a baby out of a very small place, come speak to me. we are responsible for carrying and developing a new life. it is amazing! Men would not be here if it wasn't for the woman who carried him, however, we do need the men in our lives. I can fully admit to being weaker in some areas and have no problem with it, but for the most part we are equals. And like the saying says, "Men can't live with them, but can't live without them."
Alex M
12/13/2012 12:04:25 pm
After reading all the other comments, it is clear that men and women both possess mental and physical attributes that the opposite does not. And, for the most part, I agree with everything my peers said. However I think that men should be accredited to more than just being "big" as someone mentioned above. And on the same note, I think that everyone should get passed the idea of women giving birth as their only strength. There is much more to men and women than simply getting "big" or giving birth. Both of those examples are attributed to genetics (men's increased testosterone makes them stronger, and women are obvioulsy the only ones who can give birth.) That being said, these are the last things that should be brought into this discussion. When discussing strength and weakness, I believe that gender should not even be mentioned. Stength is all mental, and it varies on the individual. I have seen "jacked" guys buckle under pressure which would make them mentally weak. And at the same time I have seen 90 pound girls rise to the occasion (whether it be sports, school, or morality) which would make them physically strong.
Christina Martinelli
12/13/2012 12:30:28 pm
I do not feel that there is a weaker gender. Both genders have areas in which they are stronger than the other however, it also depends a lot on the individual. For the most part men are bigger and more muscular than women making them physically the stronger gender.Men are also stronger when it comes to handy/around the house work. For example, It is more common to see men working on cars and mowing the lawn.
Alyssa Ferreone
12/14/2012 12:39:03 am
I agree with you. Both genders have areas where they are stronger than the other.
Jeremiah Burr
12/13/2012 12:33:47 pm
I do not think that gender really matters. i think that it is the capabilities of the person that really make a difference. You could make references either way about how one sex is better than the other but i think that it does not matter when compared to the abilities of the person. each person has their own capabilities that help them through out their lives, and it is these abilities that will determine what a person is capable of, not what gender statistics say. There are many things that each gender have done to prove themselves superior to the other but they do not matter. it is your own individualism that truly defines whether you are better or worse than someone else.
Andrew Lynch
12/13/2012 12:34:16 pm
All throughout history, men have been looked at as superior to women. Hundreds of years ago, the man would go out hunting for food, or fighting in battles, and the women would stay home and take care to the house and kids. As time has passed this standard has been slowly going away. In the past recent years, it is becoming more common to see women working full time jobs along with the men, or even in some cases, instead of the man. So in the area as to who is the strongest provider to the house and family I would say it’s a tie. It is also starting to become common for women to be members in the military, police, and fire departments. The only differences are women do not need to reach the same standards as men. In most fire departments, men are required to be able to lift and carry a two hundred pound person, where as women are only required to pull that weight. Women also are not required to run as fast as men in all three departments I listed so I would say that men are dominant in the category of physical fitness. Last, men tend to bury emotions, where women let their emotions out a little at a time. Men will keep burying their emotions until one day they have a breakdown, and then just don’t know what to do, and this leads to women basically saying "shut up", and taking control. So women win the emotional side of this argument. Over all, I think it is impossible to say who is the strongest, but I would say that it is pretty close to equal
Bridget Borowy
12/13/2012 12:48:15 pm
Like many others believe, I think it all depends on what the specific thing is about a gender that one is talking about. Some men are weaker than women, yet some women are weaker than men. It all depends. We know that physically men are naturally built to be stronger than women. They are taller, generally have more muscle mass, and are able to handle physical situations extremely well. Most women just cannot compare. The emotional aspect is completely different however. One cannot always believe or ignore stereotypes. Sometimes they really are true. I would agree that many girls are weak emotionally. They get attached, they care too much, and freak out over nothing. However, there are also so many girls who do not fit that stereotype at all. Some women are extremely emotionally strong. Guys seem to always be emotionally strong, but I think many of them put off to be that way because of the stereotype that men are not allowed to be weak cry babies. They're programmed to think that showing emotion is weak. However, in reality, we all break down and cry every now and then, our lives just have to be in a sad or emotional time for some people to cry. As far as the myth about women being able to handle pain more because of childbirth? Well, when someone comes up with a way for a man to be able to experience that, that thought will quickly change. Its a poor assumption. Guys are incredibly intolerant to pain, and so are some girls. I can say from personal experience that I have a very high tolerance for pain. Sometimes I think other people wouldn't be able to handle feeling how my body does everyday. So, all in all, it depends on what quality a person is talking about the gender to determine who is weaker.
Katie Mitchell
12/13/2012 01:18:13 pm
Both men and woman have their own strengths and weaknesses, but in the end we are all human. There is no right answer to this question. Men have the upper hand when it comes to strength. They physically have a bigger build then woman do and usually put it to use. For example, you don't see many women working in construction, or the army, or anything like that. Men take the lead when it comes to physical strength, but woman have more mental strength. As woman, we are always looked down upon and considered weak, when in reality, woman are the ones that hold everything together. They are mothers- the one to punish their children to teach them a lesson, the one to be at every school event, the one to be there when you need a shoulder to cry on or when you need advice for something. They have the most important job in the world: to be a mother. It is not an easy job, as though it may seem like it, to just cook and clean all day. It is much more then that. Like Brennan said, there are mothers who raise families all on there own because the father walked out on them. As woman, we know when to be strong. Although we have a break down once and a while does not mean we are weaker than men, we are just more open to showing our emotions on the outside then men are. That being said, there is no stronger gender. Men and woman are created equal.
Meghan Giannettino
12/13/2012 01:29:39 pm
Over the years society has said men have always been the dominant gender, but today if you ask more people will say women are the superior gender. As I see it we equally the same, it's just how you play your cards. Women today are in much higher powered positions and have over come a lot of obstacles in the the pasted decades. On the other side Men have equal proven their strength mentally and physically over the years. It all depends on who you become or what you make of yourself. To decide if you are the weaker or dominant gender. I know for me sometime I wish I wasn't a girl other times I'm very happy I am a female. When you get down to it, it is equally hard to be ether sex. So whether which sex is weaker than the other we're both strong and weak in are only ways that equal out in the end.
Victoria Marino
12/13/2012 02:01:40 pm
Depending on your gender, I think views on strength will vary. For instance, woman look at strength as being emotional and mental. Where as males will tend to look at it physically. In the physical sense I think it is obvious that in most cases, males are thought to be stronger. We have been taught that back in the day, the men were the ones who did all the physical work and had all the power. Times have changed but I think in some ways it has still stayed the same. Men are still looked at to do the labor around the house and do the physical work which requires more strength. But in the mental and emotional sense, woman are much stronger. In most cases, woman are much more emotional than men. They go through a lot of hormonal changes which tend to make them very extremely crazy and emotional but I think that all the crazy emotions turn to make them stronger. They can handle tougher battles which they are put through mentally and they can over come their emotions. Where as men sometimes don't know how to show their emotions and tend to break down. Both genders are going to have different views on the topic but overall I think woman can over power a man any day.
Justin Leone
12/13/2012 02:17:03 pm
Personally I believe there is no weaker sex. Women are very strong, and sometimes stronger than men. For instance, women give birth. That may sound mundane but it seems like a hard task to undergo. And from what I've heard thats something I'd never want to experience. On the other hand, men are usually physically stronger and in some cases mentally stronger too, not that women aren't. For example men seem to handle some violence and death better than the average woman. I say that because mainly men fight on the front or hottest spots in a war. Not to mention the amount of video games, movies, and so on that includes killing or some sort of violence. However I feel both men and women are equally as strong as one another, just in several different ways. Therefore, a weaker gender can never be determined.
Richard Katrenya
12/13/2012 03:03:55 pm
The winning vote could either go the males, or the females. When thinking of my response, I thought about it purely in a survival point of view. At one end, men are better and stronger than women physically. The average man has a larger muscle mass, longer limbs for leverage and torque, and have a more robust and larger bone structure than the average woman, all because of testosterone. They are able to fight back against predators faster, stronger, and more efficiently than a woman could. That is great and all, but on the other hand though, lacking brute strength, the women have their own advantages. In place where the men's muscles are, women have more fat reserves, giving them the ability to survive in times of famine longer and pose a better chance of survival than men that way. Not only that, but it is scientifically proven that women have a higher threshold for pain than men due to the fact that they were built to give birth. These advantages over men give women equal ground in the battle against the sexes.
Alyssa Ferreone
12/14/2012 12:37:43 am
As much as I hate to admit it, I think men are the stronger gender physically. Men were just made to be the workers and they are stronger and tougher than women. I think that men are the protectors and the breadwinners while women were more created for bearing and raising children. However, when it comes to mental strength, women take the crown. Women are generally more strategic than men. I think women are smarter than men because they generally mature before them. Women mature at a younger age than men and they have a better understanding of the real world and how to take care of themselves. I think it's just obvious that men are more muscular and physically fit than women. However, I think women are mentally stronger than men. Both sexes have advantages but they would both be nothing with out the opposite sex.
Jess Fedak
12/14/2012 12:41:05 am
I believe that men and women were created equal. There are certain skills that men are superior at and certain skills that women are better at. It is a fact that most men are physically stronger than women. Their body types are completely different and physically can do a lot more than women. Women go through a lot emotionally and can deal with more. Women mature extremely faster than men and are emotionally strong. I do not believe that one sex is greater than the other. We both have our own talents and strength. Women do show more emotions than men, such as crying more often. However, showing emotions does not make you weak. I am not able to choose which gender I believe is stronger because we both have our own abilities and strength.
Amber Murray
12/14/2012 12:41:55 am
I believe that men and women are equally strong in their own way. No one gender is weaker then the other, each one is strong in their own way. Men can do things that women can't do and women can do things men can't do. Men are definitely physically stronger but women do go through a lot which makes then emotionally stronger. It wouldn't be right to say that one is stronger then the other because there are different aspects that make men stronger then women and women stronger then men. But if I had to choose, I would say that women are stronger. Women may tend to cry a lot more but crying or having emotions does not make one any less strong. Not only do women go through more, they go through things longer then most men. Most girls mature at young ages, while boys do not. Once you're mature you take things more literally and seriously therefore, women are the stronger gender. Comments are closed.
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