Brain of Male Artists: Why Are Most Legendary Artists Men?

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The discussion centers on the underrepresentation of women among legendary artists, attributing this primarily to social and cultural factors rather than biological differences. Historically, women faced significant barriers to education and opportunities in the arts, limiting their visibility and recognition. While some participants argue for inherent biological differences influencing artistic ability, others emphasize that talent is subjective and shaped by societal norms. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing who judges art and the cultural context surrounding artistic achievement. Ultimately, the debate underscores the complex interplay between gender, opportunity, and societal perceptions in the art world.
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falc39 said:
I was hoping that this being a scientific forum that I wouldn't have to write about testosterone and its effects, but maybe I do have to, just so we can answer the OP's original question...

What we've been discussing here, "legendary artistic ability", is a relative and subjective concept, and there's no clear way to disentangle a biological basis from social and cultural factors in the past.

I took a look for "testosterone and sexual transmutation" as you suggested earlier, and mostly found strange, crackpottish links selling books such as "SEX TRANSMUTATION:How to use SEX to "electrify" your mental powers and become a rampant creative genius!"

I'm sorry, but that sort of stuff just sets my teeth on edge. If you have references to specifically testosterone-related studies from credible sources, that might fare better in the future when supporting your posts.

From the social sciences perspective, I think things have run their course here. Thread closed.
 
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