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The Gender Divide: Why Women Talk More and Men Think More

Brandt Amelia
2 min readJan 4, 2023

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It’s a well-known stereotype that women tend to talk more than men. In fact, research has shown that women do tend to speak more words per day than men on average. But why is this the case? Is it simply because of societal expectations and gender roles, or is there more to it?

One possible explanation is that women use language as a way to build relationships and connections with others. Studies have shown that women tend to use language for social bonding and to maintain relationships, while men are more likely to use language to convey information and assert their status. This difference in communication styles may be due, in part, to the fact that women are often socialized to be more nurturing and expressive from a young age. They may also be more likely to seek out social support and form close, emotional bonds with others.

On the other hand, men are often thought to be more analytical and logical in their thinking. This stereotype may be rooted in the fact that men tend to excel in certain areas of cognitive ability, such as spatial awareness and mathematical reasoning. However, it’s important to note that these differences are not universal and can vary greatly from person to person. While some men may be more analytical and logical in their thinking, others may be more emotional and expressive. Similarly, some…

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Brandt Amelia
Brandt Amelia

Written by Brandt Amelia

Amelia, a writer and lover of literature.dedicates her life to the written word. https://brandtamela.medium.com/membership

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