Are men and women more alike than they are different, or more different than they are alike? What are the consequences of people’s beliefs about this in terms of gender equality? Explain Janet Hyde’s gender similarities hypothesis and provide
examples of it in your answer.
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
1. Men and women are more alike than they are different, and Janet Hyde’s gender similarities hypothesis builds on this by arguing that until proven otherwise, this state of similarity should be assumed.
2. The consequences of belief in the inherent differences between men and women are a stronger support for androcentric policies, beliefs and practices.
3. These consequences deepen the existing conditions of gender inequality.
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