Saturday, February 14, 2009

Estrogen vs. Testosterone on Capitol Hill


Recent medical evidence shows that women are less risky in their decision making than men, resulting in the idea that they may be better government and economic leaders.

It is evident that all of the top bankers on Capitol Hill are men. The current state of Wall Street is perhaps the consequence of four things: greed, glory, disaster, and risk – each issue related to high levels of testosterone.

A Cambridge University scientist tested the saliva of male traders and found that their testosterone rose when they made large amounts of money. This brings people believe that more estrogen present in the field may be beneficial.

Scientific studies show that women use both sides of their brain more than men, making them less risky than their counterparts. Also, oxytocin, a hormone present in women, makes them more cautious under stress and likely to look at the bigger picture.

These recent discoveries suggest gender balance is key in government and economics. Men are known to be fast reactors, short-term thinkers, and big risk-takers. To create more equilibrium, more women in management positions insinuate good results for businesses.

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