IQ tests do not show that women are “smarter” than men or vice-versa. However, this proves less than you might think. A verbally oriented test will ‘prove’ that women are smarter. A visual-spatially oriented test will show the reverse. Indirect quote from James Flynn (now deceased)
IQ tests do not show that women are “smarter” than men or vice-versa. However, this proves less than you might think. A verbally oriented test will ‘prove’ that women are smarter. A visual-spatially oriented test will show the reverse. Indirect quote from James Flynn (now deceased)
“He points out that if you try to intentionally create a gender-neutral IQ test by throwing out items that favor one gender over the other, you find that you can't eliminate a female verbal advantage and a male advantage for visual-spatial items.” (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beautiful-minds/201207/men-women-and-iq-setting-the-record-straight)