“Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps” is a non-fiction book about a vast array of differences and similarities between males and females. Barbara and Allan Pease based their book on their own research on the brain, evolutionary biology, studies of social change and psychology. Some of the topics they discuss include making sense of gender differences, difference between the thought process, and how to have a healthy relationship with your partner. The authors of the book suggest that it should be used as a guidebook for the opposite sex. It teaches a powerful set of concepts, techniques, and strategies that appear to be obvious common sense.
One interesting topic explains how women can be compared to radar detectors. If a female is in the presence of another female who is upset or sad, it is obvious to her. Men on the other hand usually have to actually see crying or a physical sign before they realize something is going on. Women also have wider peripheral vision and men have tunnel vision. This might be what is referred to when we say women have eyes in the back of their head. This is also why it seems men are the only ones to stare at attractive women. It is because women do not have to turn their head to see something to their side. It has also been proved that in general, women have better hearing than men do. Many of these differences are proved through the study of the brain.
Over time, men and women’s brains have evolved with differences in strengths, talents, and abilities. Since men were originally hunters, they had the need for good navigation skills. There was no need for conversational or emotional skills; therefore, they did not develop them. Women on the other hand were responsible for taking care of the house and the family, which requires the ability to monitor their surroundings and having good communication skills. Research shows that the female brain operates significantly different from the male brain. This is a large factor...