About this episode
Starre Vartan discusses how cultural factors influence perceptions of strength between genders, supported by scientific research.
Are women as strong as men? According to science writer Starre Vartan, in some cases, they are stronger. She argues that scientific research over the last several decades shows that culture shapes strength as much as hormones — and that much of what we presume about sex differences, strength, and athleticism harms all of us. Starre Vartan, The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us about the Power of the Female Body Seal Press, 2025 Photo by Peter Zhan on Unsplash The post Sex and Strength appeared first on KPFA.
People in this episode
Guest: Starre Vartan
Topics covered
- gender differences
- strength
- athleticism
- science
- cultural impact
Keywords
- strength
- gender
- athleticism
- science
- cultural influence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Seal Press
Books & works: The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us about the Power of the Female Body
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