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Chemisse

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3. Oxytocin is enhanced by estrogen, while it acts to counteract the effects of testosterone,

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 10:17 AM

Jun 2018

producing different behavioral results.

As a person of science, I am fascinated by gender-related behaviors driven by evolution, so come down heavily on the side of nature. Clearly societal expectations have some powerful effects as well. I think most people over-attribute the environment because it's easier to understand that the really complex biological interactions that appear to be at play.

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There Is No Biological Difference Between Male And Female Brains [View all] ismnotwasm Jun 2018 OP

Interesting, although there is more to nature than brain structure. Chemisse Jun 2018 #1

Both sexes produce oxytocin Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #2

Oxytocin is enhanced by estrogen, while it acts to counteract the effects of testosterone, Chemisse Jun 2018 #3

I respectfully, whole heartedly disagree Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #4

I agree about socialization. Chemisse Jun 2018 #5

One of the best studies ever Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #6