'In my profession I have learned that women can bear more pain than men.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes a perceived difference in pain tolerance between genders.
- In plain terms
- Women can withstand more pain than men.
- What can you take from it?
- Observed differences in physical endurance exist.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this based on data or anecdote?
- What defines pain tolerance?
Another view
Pain tolerance varies by individual regardless of gender.
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