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242 sats \ 6 replies \ @Fabs 18 May freebie \ on: Groupthink as a survival strategy culture
I don't know, but it sounds... Possible. 🌞
I've noticed (also in my family) that women often times say / propose something, only to instantly scan the expressions of the people around, after which they either back paddle- or expand on their initial stance.
To me, it bears a resemblance to the idea you're proposing in your post:
- A woman's "plan of action" only goes as far as the wants, of the community; if the proposal is unpopular, it's scrapped, no matter if she'd have been right in the end.
In contrast, a man might (with the assistance of the minority) simply knuckle his proposal through, no matter the general consensus.
Something along those lines, ain't it?
Interesting, interesting. I hope that you post about your other thoughts as well, I'd gladly read them. 🤠🔥⚡
Edit: Props on the formatting, I've gotta get on your level!
Women are better at reading the room
In contrast, a man
In a separate comment I've attempted to explain that I do not think this is a gendered issue; I do stand that women are more likely to resort to social strategies to survive - and acquire - because of the difference in physical capability.
The man may knuckle his proposal in a group setting; the comparable woman may work exclusively in the shadows to influence the actions of others.
A woman's "plan of action" only goes as far as the wants, of the community; if the proposal is unpopular, it's scrapped, no matter if she'd have been right in the end.
I can't tell if this is your interpretation of my ideas or an idea you are proposing. If it is an interpretation of my work, it is inaccurate (however, that may as well be my responsibility to write better). My general proposal may be summed up as:
People use social strategies that amount to evading responsibility in order to ensure survival. In this example of a man and a woman negotiating about what to eat, the woman is more likely to resort to defer responsibility as a means to compensate for a lack of physical negotiating power.
This is a deeply subconscious process and may still have far more layers of reasoning than I can perceive; i.e., deferring authority while maintaining influence of the end result is a great way to wield power. The answer as to why the party is evading responsibility may reveal more information about ourselves. However, I argue that parties evade responsibility as a strategy to ensure survival.
To address your statement more directly, in my opinion, no, women do not end their plans or ideas at whether or not they are accepted by others. Women are capable of individual ambitions, plans, and ideas that do not agree with others. For all people, there is a certain "math" that goes into how much rejection they can face as individuals before they give in to the authority or ideas of others.
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"I do stand that women are more likely to resort to social strategies to survive - and acquire - because of the difference in physical capability."
"The man may knuckle his proposal in a group setting; the comparable woman may work exclusively in the shadows to influence the actions of others."
Hm, in other words: If you can't climb the hill, you'll have to resort to passing around it. I think you're right, sounds feasible.
Your reply in general made me realize that my initial reply wasn't quite thought out, and mostly build upon the assumption that I've "got" what you were trying to state.
"the woman is more likely to resort to defer responsibility as a means to compensate for a lack of physical negotiating power."
Again, feasible, and now that I think about it, something I notice around me as well.
Women often try to pursue you to make the call for them; If it doesn't work out, you are responsible, not them.
I find this topic to be very interesting, and hope to see much more of these posts (and you) in the future! 🔥🧡🏆
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