Much thanks to Slate for taking a hard look at claims in two recent books that "studies have proven that women are naturally more empathetic than men." This hasn't been proven, actually. Hey, maybe someday--Borat's brother has done some interesting research-- but it hasn't happened yet. I will happily read any number of studies on gender differences in behavior and attitudes and brain function and muffin consumption, whatever--it's a fascinating and worthy area of inquiry! But please don't take a big leap over the scientific method in order to make grand statements (I'm looking at you, Louann Brizendine. I bought your book and you owe me $$). So what's your favorite fake gender differences "fact"?
