Well, according to an interview on zeit.de the probability that you are an Einstein is higher, if you are a man. The speaker references studies on IQ and differences between men and women.
But decide for yourself, here are the findings of the studies:
- The average IQ of men and women is the same
- Men tend to overestimate their intelligence
- Women appear to underestimate their intelligence
- People underestimate the intelligence of their mothers and daughters
- People overestimate the intelligence of their fathers and sons
- Women’s IQ distribution is a steeper bell curve
- Men’s IQ distribution is a rather flat distribution
If these studies are right, then this would mean:
- There are more really, really stupid men than really, really stupid women (the bell curve of men's intelligence is flatter).
- There are more really, really intelligent men than really, really intelligent women. This could explain why there are more men in higher positions than women. On the other hand, if bullet points 5 and 6 are true, then a feedback mechanism could be responsible for women believing that they are not as intelligent. Just like Henry Ford said:
Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you are right.
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