Born to Be Different

According to Camille Lewis in "Born to be Different" men and women are biologically different. The difference between men and women are compared and observed by the study of the anatomy of the brain, interactions and the process of solving problems. Lewis explains the anatomy of the brain between men and women apportioned differently. The greater percentage of gray matter in the brain of a woman allows her the ability to multitask and process more information quickly. The brain of men has a greater proportion of white matter. This inhibits the spread of information, allowing men to focus on one thing at a time and to concentrate on a specific task. Lewis shares the interaction of women being empathizers, because they are constantly measuring and responding to their emotional surroundings.

Men are systemizers; they are less interested in how people feel than in how things work. These differences will appear in reading interests, types of career and memory. Lewis explains men and women differ to their response to problem solving. A woman's process of solving a problem is important and talking about a problem deepens the intimacy between her and her partner. Men have a completely opposite approach, everything in their mental makeup tells them to focus on an issue, solve it, and get it out of the way. This is their way of demonstrating their power and competence. The challenge that confronts men and women is to put aside ideas of better and worse when it comes to their differences and work together. A woman's point of view may be effective and a man's point of view may have advantages. Lewis shares that our differences will not disappear.