Personality and Gender

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This paper introduces and analyzes the topic of personality and gender. Specifically, it discusses whether men and women have typical personality attributes or not. It examines how men and women certainly do have typical personality attributes and how research shows these attributes begin early in our lives. It looks at how the differences between men and women are not simply a matter of gender since men and women look at things differently, react differently and enjoy unique personalities with diverse attributes. It shows that while there are always exceptions to every rule, for the most part, men and women enjoy distinct personality traits and this is part of what makes our relationships with each other so demanding and yet so rewarding.

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"The topics of personality and gender have long been studied, and many findings indicate like it or not, there are specific differences between genders when it comes to personality. Men and women share many thoughts and ideas, but there are distinct differences between many men and women in their personalities. One researcher suggests new names for masculinity and femininity: "Spence has suggested that a more accurate label for masculinity is instrumentality (which reflects autonomy, dominance, and assertiveness); likewise a more accurate label for femininity is expressiveness (which reflects empathy, nurturance, and interpersonal sensitivity)" (Wang, Heppner and Berry 245). Many experts believe many of our gender differences begin when we are young, from the games we play to the way we learn in the classroom."

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