The Gender Similarities Hypothesis (American Psychologist, 2005)

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Psychologist Janet Shibley Hyde reviewed dozens of meta analyses on psychological differences between men and women, covering abilities, communication, personality and wellbeing.

Most differences turned out to be small or close to zero, challenging the “men are from Mars” view and showing how exaggerated beliefs about difference can harm people at work, at school and in relationships.

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