Men Are Lunatics! Women Are Insane!

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Men are Lunatics! Women are Insane! “Boys have a penis, girls have a vagina” (Kindergarten Cop). The difference between men and women has never been so innocently and simplistically stated than in this quote from the movie, Kindergarten Cop (1990). Granted, very basic anatomical distinctions are perhaps the most significant between the two genders. To dig a bit deeper though, beyond the superficial, it is possible to find that men and women possess many less obvious characteristics that separate them from each other. These differences are clearly displayed when examining the contrasting styles of problem solving, communicating, and attitudes concerning sexuality of the genders. When faced with a problem, men and women typically take two vastly different approaches to reaching a resolution. The approach is not the only variable though; the way each gender uses the problem solving process for personal gain is equally important. Men, sometimes referred to as the “dominate” gender, tend to use severe and methodical tactics when solving a problem. With a goal in sight, they have a tendency to disregard the feelings and needs of others involved in order to obtain the most efficient and immediate resolution. Men use this process as a venue to validate and flaunt their cognizance and dexterity pertaining to the issue at hand. The unconscious ulterior motive behind their method is arguably self-serving and narcissistic. On the contrary, women take a more vulnerable and passive approach to conflict resolution. The “fairer” sex is more inclined to ask questions, seek advice from those who have experienced similar frustrations, and generally discuss the matter in great detail. Women typically use this process, and the interactions that it entails, as a time to share emotions, form new connections, and maintain relationships with close friends and family.

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