Delusions of gender
Book • 2005
In 'Delusions of Gender', Cordelia Fine challenges the widely accepted notion that biology determines behavior differences between men and women.
She argues that discriminatory beliefs often stem from misrepresented scientific studies and emphasizes how persistent cultural stereotypes influence behavior, undermining claims of innate gender differences.
Fine critiques the misuse of neuroscience to justify gender inequalities, highlighting methodological flaws in studies that claim definitive differences between male and female brains.
The book also explores the impact of culture on identity and behavior, demonstrating how societal norms shape children’s understanding of gender differences from an early age.
She argues that discriminatory beliefs often stem from misrepresented scientific studies and emphasizes how persistent cultural stereotypes influence behavior, undermining claims of innate gender differences.
Fine critiques the misuse of neuroscience to justify gender inequalities, highlighting methodological flaws in studies that claim definitive differences between male and female brains.
The book also explores the impact of culture on identity and behavior, demonstrating how societal norms shape children’s understanding of gender differences from an early age.
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