“Men VS Women”

by Fatima Ellaine M. Sisracon

Since the start of early civilizations, mankind kept on comparing people in terms

of gender. Until now, different countries are known to be sexists or a group of people

having prejudice and discrimination against women in their culture. Men and women

have been compared in terms of physical, emotional, and mental attributes. By doing

so, it can be inferred as to why and how people came across the idea of sexism.

Men and women may be compared in terms of their physical differences. When

you talk about height, women tend to be taller than men at a young age because of their

early puberty stage. However, as men age into their puberty, they tend to overtake the

present height of women as a part of their physical maturity. In terms of weight, men

tend to weigh more because of their exposure to certain activities that develop their

muscles and bones, making them heavier than women. On the other hand, most

women are exposed to light activities causing them to lack in muscular development

and bone maturity. Adding to this is women’s tendency to be physically conscious and

having a balanced diet. When it comes to physique, man can become more massive

than women because of the nature of their bodies. While men can become more

muscular and physically fit, women can only develop their bodies to a minimal extent.

Because of this, men also tend to have more stamina than women.

Emotional aspect can be of very different worlds for men and women. Men tend

to be more laid-back and serene while women are more tactless and frequently

stressed-out. One good example of this difference is the decision-making for both

genders. Men can easily make a choice especially when it comes to material things. It is

easy for them to choose just by considering the function it will serve. For women,

however, they consider many things, namely, the objects color, design, brand, and its

overall appearance. That is why women often waste their time just by deciding between

two clothes in a certain boutique. When it comes to handling problems, men are very

uneasy with certain types of situation. This is due to the fact that men refrain from crying

compared to women. Men rely on temporary anti-depressants like alcohol and drugs,

that’s why they are more prone to depression and nervous breakdown. When women

are in a state of stress, they don’t hesitate to cry or talk about their situation, that’s why

it’s easy for them to adjust and release their inner pressure, making them less prone to

emotional problems. When people talk about love, men tend to avoid the subject. This is

due to men’s nature that they keep their private affairs such as love to themselves.

Science shows that the subject ‘love’ somehow shows the feminine side of men,

wherein they become more sensitive and tedious. That explains why we often see the

romantic side of men displayed publicly. They want to keep romance confidential for

them and the person they are attracted with. The expression of affection is much of an

easy step for women. It is very easy for girls to let out their feelings especially in

romance. Women are fond of talking about love and they are very transparent to men

they are attracted with.

The mental aspect for men and women is a very complicated thing. Men and

women can have a wide field of interest and seldom would be the same for every

person. The only thing that would make out the common interest is the capacity and

ability of both genders. Example, since men have the capacity to engage in more

strenuous activities compared to women, they would be interested in outdoor activities

such as sports that would involve extreme physical workout. Women are more delicate

in nature that is why they are often interested in activities which would enhance their

inner self compared to ones that would wear them out. When people talk about study

habits, women often have the advantage. This is due to the fact that women are less

distracted and they always put in minds in a state of competition and rivalry. Women

often look at the world as a battlefield that is why they always aim to do their best. On

the other hand, men often do things to comply with what is needed, especially at a

young age. Men can be easily distracted by their surroundings and could have some

difficulties on focusing to one thing. These characteristics of men and women are often

associated to the college courses they would prefer. As far as science is concerned,

most men would choose mathematical courses because of their excellence in analysis

and not to mention and their good patience. Women often settle for courses which could

develop their social awareness and involve them to the outside world. Overall, men and

women still, should not be looked at just by their gender. People do not do things that’s

not of their nature, unless nature can be changed.