Battle of the Sexes
Carol Gilligan says that "Women perceive things in terms of relationships and connections and men perceive things in terms of individuality and autonomy" . (Borrowed the graphic from "Indivisible, a Marriage Strengthener" - David Shaffer ) Whether or not you agree with her, it is an interesting topic and certainly one that society perpetuates. Perhaps though, it would be better if we did both, took a nice long look at what we are alike in, and what we differ in. For myself, I know it is very true. However, I'm also a Blue, an Aquarian, a Redhead and an INFJ. All of which equates to RELATIONSHIPS. . . It may be hard-wired in us, as the 'gatherers' vs the 'hunters' in our genetic coding. Our ancestors moved together in groups, watching each other's backs, picking up what her neighbor missed and chatting and assisting the group. The hunters on the other hand went out often in groups, but groups that separated silently, watched ...