Whatever the reason, women are often stereotyped as the “weaker sex” because of long-standing sexism in our society and a patriarchal mentality that values subordination. The truth is, however, that’s a misconception that we’re going to dispel right now.
Contrary to popular belief, women are in fact stronger than men. Have a look at the scientific evidence:
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Women have higher life expectancy
More than half of the world’s 100 plus-year-olds are women. According to a variety of theories, women play various roles as a homemaker, mother, wife, and so on— and it may play a role in their longevity. Accoring to a study, women tend to live longer than men because of a complex interaction of biological, environmental and social factors.
Women have better survival skills
According to the same research, women are better able than men at coping with harsh conditions like famine and disease epidemics—and they have a stronger immune system to boot! Even though a definitive explanation for women’s extraordinary endurance has yet to be discovered, researchers believe it may be due to the placenta of a pregnant woman working harder to keep the baby healthy and free of infection. As a result, women receive an extra dose of survivability from mother’s womb.
Women can handle pain better
According to a study, women have a higher threshold for pain than men, which is true for most things in life. That’s probably why God thought they would be better at having children and dealing with the discomfort of menstruation, waxing, and threading.
They are emotionally stronger
Researchers in the journal Emotion found that women are better at recognising their own negative emotions like sadness and disgust because they are the ones who bear the burden of procreation. As a result, women are more sensitive to chemicals in the environment, whereas men, perhaps due to their perceived “masculinity,” are less so.
According to another study conducted in 2015, women are also better able to control their emotions and are less likely to cry after watching a sob story than men. Women are also better than men in dealing with heartbreak. According to a study, women may feel the pain of a breakup more than men. Women, on the other hand, tend to recover more quickly, whereas men tend to move on and never truly mend.
Women are mentally tougher than men
Researchers conducted a study that found that women are better able to handle stress than men. Cortisol, the stress hormone, tends to rise more quickly in men than in women, which is why this is the case.
They are more intelligent
Despite the fact that men have been shown to have a larger brain volume, women continue to outperform men in I.Q. tests, and a study from the University of Edinburgh has provided a solid scientific reason for this. This area of the brain is linked to better test scores for women, who have larger cortexes.
Men’s brains age faster than women’s, according to a Washington University School of Medicine study, so women can keep their cognitive abilities and improve their memory.
They seek help
Research in the UK found that women are better at reporting and explaining their health issues, as well as seeking timely medical attention, to their doctors than their male counterparts, who may be frightened by the mere thought of getting an injection or simply visiting a doctor.
Women have stronger legs
Fit women’s muscles can produce as much force as men’s, according to research. In other words, women have less muscle mass, but not more muscle strength. The study also shows that women’s legs may be stronger than men’s because of their tendency to carry more weight in their lower bodies.