Men and women Quote by Jacob Bronowski
““It has a special biological character. Let us take one simple, down-to-earth criterion for that: we are the only species in which the female has orgasms. That is remarkable, but it is so. It is a mark of the fact that in general there is much less difference between men and women (in the biological sense and in sexual behaviour) than there is in other species. That may seem a strange thing to say. But to the gorilla and the chimpanzee, where there are enormous differences between male and female, it would be obvious. In the language of biology, sexual dimorphism is small in the human species. So””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “Human Biology and Gender”, 1970
Human females experience orgasms, a trait rare among species, indicating that sexual dimorphism is minimal in humans compared to other animals.
In simple terms: Human sexual differences are small; both sexes share orgasm.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge biological similarities between genders.
Themes
gender
biology
evolution
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sex education
- relationship counseling
- medical research
- equality advocacy
Key Concepts
sexual dimorphism
human uniqueness
Questions to Reflect On
- What implications does this have for gender equality?
- How might this reshape sexual education?
A Different Perspective
Cultural narratives often exaggerate gender differences, overlooking biological evidence.
