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''--[http://www.eagleforum.org/psr/1996/dec96/psrdec96.html The Phyllis Schlafly Report, December 1996]''}}

''--[http://www.eagleforum.org/psr/1996/dec96/psrdec96.html The Phyllis Schlafly Report, December 1996]''}}

Although there are social variations apparent in different nations and times in history, broadly speaking it is possible to list traits which define [[masculinity]] and [[femininity]].  

Although there are social variations apparent in different nations and times in history, broadly speaking it is possible to list traits which define [[masculinity]] and [[femininity]].  

La Griffe du Lion writes:

La Griffe du Lion writes:

:Men and women exhibit other behavioral differences which are apparent almost from birth. To some extent they mirror sex-differentiated behavior in animals. Boys are more aggressive, girls more nurturing. Female babies react more to facial expressions, males to moving objects. By adolescence these behaviors have morphed into girls' interest in social relationships, and boys' interest in machines and devices. Obviously, such divergence of interests influences career choices. Girls lean more toward fields like psychology, while similarly talented men incline toward engineering or physical science. <ref> [http://www.lagriffedulion.f2s.com/math.htm Sex Differences in Mathematical Aptitude] </ref>

:Men and women exhibit other behavioral differences which are apparent almost from birth. To some extent they mirror sex-differentiated behavior in animals. Boys are more aggressive, girls more nurturing. Female babies react more to facial expressions, males to moving objects. By adolescence these behaviors have morphed into girls' interest in social relationships, and boys' interest in machines and devices. Obviously, such divergence of interests influences career choices. Girls lean more toward fields like psychology, while similarly talented men incline toward engineering or physical science. <ref> [http://www.lagriffedulion.f2s.com/math.htm Sex Differences in Mathematical Aptitude] </ref>

"... the possible social consequences of male/female genetic differences are a legitimate subject of scholarly research into gene/environment interactions." [http://www.genome.duke.edu/people/faculty/willard/dirmessages/sep_07/]

"... the possible social consequences of male/female genetic differences are a legitimate subject of scholarly research into gene/environment interactions." [http://www.genome.duke.edu/people/faculty/willard/dirmessages/sep_07/]

In a well known example of honesty in the acknowledgment of gender differences in 2006, the President Lawrence Summers of Harvard University suggested (in a private meeting) that the lopsided proportion might not be due to prejudice or discrimination, but a simple factor such as personal inclination or aptitude.  Unfortunately, as such an admission is frowned upon by feminists and liberals, he was forced to recant his remarks.  <ref> [http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/01/17/summers_remarks_on_women_draw_fire/ Summers' remarks on women draw fire - The Boston Globe] </ref>

In a well known example of honesty in the acknowledgment of gender differences in 2006, the President Lawrence Summers of Harvard University suggested (in a private meeting) that the lopsided proportion might not be due to prejudice or discrimination, but a simple factor such as personal inclination or aptitude.  Unfortunately, as such an admission is frowned upon by feminists and liberals, he was forced to recant his remarks.  <ref> [http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/01/17/summers_remarks_on_women_draw_fire/ Summers' remarks on women draw fire - The Boston Globe] </ref>

Denial of gender differences is part of the justification for the [[liberal]] position on issues including:

Denial of gender differences is part of the justification for the [[liberal]] position on issues including: