Which is the weaker sex men or females?

[angsilva2000]

men are the weaker sex

[falcon9]

men are the weaker sex

Why?

[lbryanwf]

Physically stronger, males are because of size and testosterone. Other than brawn, I feel males are overall weaker. Here's why: For one thing  sometimes they wont grow up, and then they are like children. (I understand that women can be like this too, but we are less likely to be led arouns by our sex organs than are men) Also, it's a sign of weakness to hide your tender side, with machoism and controlling behavior.  Men often do this. Women on the other hand show not only their tender side but their strong side as well, like in the workforce, and juggling career, home and children. One other thing.. giving birth. If men had to do it, they may do it one time out of ignorance, but never again! I am not a man hater.. I've been happily married for a long time. This is my second marriage, and I was lucky enough to find a man who does not do any of the above. We are partners in every sense of the word, and we stand eas equals with great admiration and respect for each other.

[falcon9]

Also, it's a sign of weakness to hide your tender side, with machoism and controlling behavior. 

This is a common attitude of women but, does not provide evidence that it is a "sign of weakness".  Further, many women, (and many men), use such emotional tender sides as 'emotional control'.  This can be considered a "sign of weakness" or 'strength', depending upon which end of the pointy stick you're on.

 

[tzs]

Why do either of the sexes have to be defined as the weaker one?  There are so many different types of gender roles now, who cares?

[queenofnines]

I don't know why the XX crowd keeps bringing up childbirth.  You do know that is optional, right?  lol

[remediagirl]

not a good question....but the answers are very entertaining.  LOL   

[akpage12]

REALLY??!! I am a female and have had 2 children naturally. I would have to think that woman are stronger, there is no man in this world that can go thru something like that.  And i am stronger than my husband, i played more sports in high school than him and i can bench press him, so yeah......i dont think men are stronger.

[BOSSLADYNELLIE]

HAHA I THINK MAN.... BEKUZ THEY WANT US TO DO CRAZY THINGZ IN ITS LIKE REALLY WHY CANT YUH DO THAT 

[animikokala]

I don't know why the XX crowd keeps bringing up childbirth.  You do know that is optional, right?  lol

Fortunately, pregnancy is not a requirement to be considered female.     In addition, scientific evidence disagrees with "common knowledge" about pain tolerance in general.  Studies have shown that women on average have a much lower tolerance for pain than men; females have more nerves/area than males.  However, during pregnancies, all female mammals apparently build up a supply of natural painkillers in preparation for labor.  Unfortunately, I could only share the abstract information; my school's article database blocks copy/paste.

http://www.painjournalonline.com/article/S0304-3959(07)00254-0/abstract

[lindacmt]

I can tell you who the first is to complain and hit the hay when he thinks he has the flu or a cold or a sniffle. That aside, each gender has their own unique strengths and weaknesses.  "Weak" is a relative term, in any case; so is "smart." Besides, it would be a boring world without men...Happy Valentine's Day, or Happy Singles Awareness Day, whichever applies. 

[abdyer2001]

HMMM I let my wife punch me last night after reading this, and it really didnt hurt. But when i hit her , dropped her like a sack of potatoes...        Just kidding abuse is not funny , unless your abusing a clown

[lbryanwf]

Queen of Nines..  Of course people understand that childbirth is optional...It's not whether you give birth or not. It's that you are built to withstand it if you choose, whereas men are not.