Comparison among the genders is a very common occurrence in our society. In our youth, many of us debated the superiority of boys versus girls in school.
The gender competition has followed up into adulthood with the slogan ‘What a man can do a woman can do better’. But how factual is all this, and do both genders compare, or is there one that’s greater?
Gender differences are distinct. For instance, men excel in specific categories, like in the upcoming Paris Olympics, where separate races for each gender are necessary.
The disparity in physical strength is a key factor. Gender comparison is not applicable in the realm of physicality.
In the United States, there is a struggle to prevent transgender individuals from participating in women’s sports due to concerns about their continued male-level physical strength posing challenges for female competitors.
This issue was brought to light in the past with the questioning of Caster Semenya’s gender identity and the supposed unfair advantage it gave her.
When it comes to intellectual comparison, both genders have been observed to excel in different areas.
Men tend to perform well in subjects such as mathematics, while women often demonstrate high performance in languages.
Also, Read; The Boat of Friendship in Men and Women.
Both genders have demonstrated intellectual and physical capabilities in the workforce, but there remains a disparity in pay, with women historically advocating for equal pay to men.
The fight for equal pay is yielding results as the gender wage gap appears to be narrowing.
When all is said, both genders have their strengths, and neither is superior.
