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First, how do we define who's physically stronger? Is it the one who can carry the heaviest load?
Or do we have a more complex definition of "weak" and "strong"? Lifting weights proportional to body weight perhaps? Do we add in endurance, tolerance to hardship?
Then we have the crucial issue, does it reallymatter?
If we set "stronger" as being able to lift the heaviest weight, then the answer is that there are basic anatomical and biological differences that make men able to develop, sustain and use more muscle mass than women. Basic anatomy and statistics on work/sports related injuries tells us this, and no political agenda is going to change that.
So if you take an average man and an average woman, equally motivated and dedicated, and have them both train as hard as they can - then the man will end up stronger.
But if the comparison stands between a dedicated woman, and a not-so dedicated man, then that will be enough to close the gap and even put the woman on top.
And, does it matter?
Today physical strength and endurance plays very little role in our everyday lives for the majority of us. So if neither men or women actually use the maximum strength(or anything near it) then from a practical standpoint it doesn't matter who's the strongest. Enough is enough, having more than you need in a given situation won't bring any advantage.
Besides, what to do about it? A strong man is likely to be stronger than a strong woman, but a strong woman is likely to be stronger than an average man - so individual specifics can outweigh gender characteristics.
But still, if I was an employer looking for employees capable of heavy lifting, then I'd definitely prefer to recruit males. The statistics are clear on this - women can perform well short term, but they get injured far more often.
It goes for firefighters, police officers having to manhandle suspects, paramedics, nurses, (infantry) soldiers, the very rare female logger ASO.
The mechanics are simple, a lift that is 75% of the male max capacity is something like 95% of female max - and with shrinking margins the injuries come more often.
We live in a complex world, women can be just as good as men at getting the job done, but regularly men are better at it. Also if it's down to sheer muscle, then there is a definite male advantage.
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Are women mentally weaker than men?
No, women are not mentally weaker than men. While there are some women that may be weaker, there are also some men that are weaker than the average woman.
What is meant by a woman is a weaker vessel?
Back in the days, women were held to be weaker than men, both physically and mentally. Today, the prudent thing is to ignore this kind of statement.
What is meant by woman is a weaker vessel?
Back in the days, women were held to be weaker than men, both physically and mentally. Today, the prudent thing is to ignore this kind of statement.
Are there women who are with men smaller and weaker than they?
Yes.
To whom the term used weaker sex male or female?
weaker sex is usually referred to women cos this is the MEN'S WORLD. but considering facts, men r WEAKER than WOMEN...
Is life harder as a girl or a boy?
There are no studies to support either theory. Each sex has their own problems. Women are weaker physically than men. Men are weaker emotionally. Women have a harder time getting the same type of jobs as a man can easily get. Men have a shorter life span than women. Both sexes are more prone to get certain diseases. It really is a toss up.
Why are women considered weaker than men?
ANSWER:Let me correct that question, the reason why most women are weaker than men for the reason that when we solve problems we all use our emotion to do the right thing. I think women was born that way and it does separate us from men. But not all woman are weaker, there are some that also tough including myself. But do you know that there are also men who are weaker?
Are women the weaker species?
Women are certainly not the weaker species. It is a stereotype generated through the ages that men are the stronger ones and women are the weaker ones. Men and women have equal amount of capabilities.
Why are men different than women?
If you mean physically, its so human beings can reproduce naturally.
Why are women in prison treated differently than men in prison?
Women are often treated differently than men in the military because women have been viewed as the weaker sex for many years. This causes men to want to protect them rather than work with them equally.
Why do men have a biomechanical advantage over women when running?
Men are physically stronger and faster than women. Women also tend to store their excess body weight on their thighs and hips.
Do girls have a harder life?
This depends on each individual's own life , its resources, such as money, natural health, fitness and other basic requirements, Each sex has their own problems. Women are considered weaker physically than men but they also do WWF.
