I'd assume so, but we don't know that for sure. Imagine blaming women for not being able to carry heavy loads and saying it's a socio-economic factor? If there is a biological reason, then all the comments here jeering men would be awful and I don't want to be a part of it.
There is common sense and loads of research indicating behavioral differences between genders have a social basis.
You can assume women are physically weaker because of a physical difference and men behave differently in the delivery room because of a social difference.
Either way it's biased and rude to act shocked when a woman lifts a heavy box or when a man supports his partner.
We’re not in disagreement. Nor am I acting shocked. It seems you dislike the fact that I’m leaving space for alternate explanations when this very specific behavior has not been researched yet.
I'd be surprised if this hasn't been researched but I'll concede that I haven't read any. I'm not bothered by room for other explanation, but I don't think there should be any doubt that men are physically capable of supporting their partners, as this is evident. I wasn't saying you were shocked; I was referring the the OP. Have a good day, mate.
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u/plantang Apr 24 '26
It's safe to assume there is nothing biological preventing men from behaving the way the man in the post is behaving.
Social and cultural forces drive differing behavioral trends across racial and gender lines.