Hey all,
There's a lot of good arguements contained in these posts. I can agree with many of them. Some I need to think about a little more, but probably valid.
I'm introducing some more material into the thread. Simply to illustrate the differences in men's and women's interests that I have experienced.
I was a body builder years ago and in that sport there was a large proportion of women.
I also was a ballroom dance instructor. There were always women without male partners in that past time. However Rock 'n Roll was a little better matched but still lacked in male numbers.
I have been a guest with several fishing club outings. Almost devoid of women.
Read into these points what you will. I often have found that women don't want to read operator's manuals for TVs and the like. Then when it comes crunch time. "Can't they make these things easier to use? Its stupid! Dumb TV."
ngcles mentions the differences in the brains. This I have to agree with. Women are better at communication skills while men have more logical orientated brains.
A woman can express herself better, and a man can read a road map better; generally speaking, to illustrate that point.
I was in charge of a number of Electronic Tradespeople and apprentices. I sometimes had need to call on an apprentice, male or female, to teach me about an equipment. I was the boss and teacher. No shame in it.
From this I don't discriminate who teaches me what. If the 'teacher' knows more than me; I am an eager student. I find it sad that
jjj or Jen or who ever believes they are underdone with discrimination.
Keep a stiff upper lip girls I trust the boys of IIS are fully supportive.
Cheers Marty