Several months ago a woman was put to death as a convicted killer. The news around the execution dealt with the fact there are very few women on death row. Executions of women since colonial times has held at less than 2% of the total executions. Currently women comprise 1.8% of the U.S. death row population.
The basis of the motive for killing are: risk taking, aggressiveness, desiring power, fear of being caught, fear of humiliation, being perceived as intelligent, and sexual gratification. These are all traits usually associated with men. During trials for women accused of killing certain traits are emphasized to mitigate the crime and have the sentenced reduced. The typical traits used are: nurturers, seekers of safety and stability, willing to share responsibility (power), not fully aware of consequences (ill informed rather than dumb), weak, and mild.
It makes sense. I am inclined to agree with it. The natural (God given) traits associated with the two genders means men are more likely to kill than women.
I submit these traits also explain why men are better in business than women. Successful businessmen are often said to have a 'killer' instinct. In negotiations they 'go for the throat.' In terms of risk, 'they put it all on the line.'
The same traits will also explain pay difference between genders. The genders make different choices based on their traits. The male wants to dominate. The female wants safety and stability. The male (aggressive) puts in extra hours. The female (nurturer) wants to care for her family.
Can a female be a successful business person? Sure. Two percent of death row is female. The percentage of successful business females is probably much higher since there is no criminal down side to consider.
The death row statistics indicate there is a profound difference in the genders.
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