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What does it mean?
Women vary widely in character, often more extremely than men in both positive and negative ways.
In plain terms
Women can be very good or very bad, with a wider range than men.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge the vast diversity in female character.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • social dynamics
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • avoid generalizations
  • observe individual traits
  • respect differences

Questions to consider

  • How do you judge character?
  • Are stereotypes ever useful?

Another view

It uses sweeping generalizations that may not apply universally.

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