Book HackDelusions of GenderBy Cordelia Fine
In a Nutshell
Renowned philosopher and psychologist Cordelia Fine uses scientific data to debunk the myth that male and female brains are 'hardwired' in different ways.
Favorite Quote
When the environment makes gender salient, there is a ripple effect on the mind. We start to think of ourselves in terms of our gender, and stereotypes and social expectations become more prominent in the mind.
Cordelia Fine
Introduction
The idea that men and women are naturally unequal is generally dismissed in the modern world. Still, it finds ways of showing up, such as when buying children's toys or delegating tasks in a corporate environment.
Notions of a 'male brain' and 'female brain' have persisted in media and popular science throughout increasing gender equality, bringing with them some very old stereotypes.
Cordelia Fine is a Canadian-born British philosopher, psychologist, and author who challenges traditional beliefs about gender differences.
In her 2010 book Delusions of Gender, Fine examines the scientific evidence and societal influences that perpetuate sexist stereotypes, debunking the myth of male and female brains.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Who we are is not purely biological
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