Freakonomics Radio cover image

Women Are Not Men (Rebroadcast)

Freakonomics Radio

00:00

Gender Differences in Various Aspects and Challenges in Female Representation

The chapter explores gender disparities in patent filing, likelihood of lightning strikes, drowning rates, alcoholism, phobias, and divorce filings. It delves into the underrepresentation of women in fields like editing Wikipedia, online gaming, and participation on online platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The episode discusses the impact of cultural influences, competitiveness, and incentives on gender gaps, highlighting a unique field study in the Maasai culture in Tanzania.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app