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'''Gender differences''' between men and women have been known since antiquity. Man are more masculine (manly), and women are more feminine. Not only are their physical bodies different, but there are significant character differences as well. This makes sense, because God made men and women "in his image" (Genesis 1:27) so as to reflect his divine nature. (Romans 1:20)

'''Gender differences''' between men and women have been known since antiquity. Many languages have adjectives to describe attributes thought of as characteristic to men ("masculine") or women ("feminine"). Not only are their physical bodies different, but there are significant character differences as well. This makes sense, because God made men and women "in his image" (Genesis 1:27) so as to reflect his divine nature. (Romans 1:20)

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]].  

In a well known example in 2006, the President Lawrence Summers of Harvard University was forced to recant remarks he had made about the percentage of women in mathematics. Summers had suggested (in a private meeting) that the lopsided proportion might not be due to prejudice or discrimination, but a simply factor such as personal inclination or aptitude. <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 in 2006, the President Lawrence Summers of Harvard University was forced to recant remarks he had made about the percentage of women in mathematics. Summers had suggested (in a private meeting) that the lopsided proportion might not be due to prejudice or discrimination, but a simply factor such as personal inclination or aptitude. <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>

==Relivent political ossues==

==Relevant political issues==

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: