Myth of male intellectual superiority has no scientific basis from "summary" of Inferior by Angela Saini
The idea that men are intellectually superior to women has been a pervasive belief throughout history. It has been used to justify the exclusion of women from certain fields, to deny them educational opportunities, and to perpetuate gender inequality. However, scientific research has consistently shown that this belief is unfounded. Studies have found that there is no significant difference in intelligence between men and women. Despite popular stereotypes suggesting otherwise, men and women perform equally well on tests of cognitive ability. In fact, some studies have even shown that women outperform men in certain areas, such as verbal skills. One explanation for the persistence of the myth of male intellectual superiority is the historical context in which it emerged. For centuries, women were denied access to education and opportunities for intellectual development. This lack of access led to the belief that women were inherently less intelligent than men. Another factor...
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