In this enlightening talk, Dr. Jordan Peterson explores the psychological reasons behind why women generally score higher on levels of negative emotion than men. Delving into key gender differences that emerge from both biological and evolutionary perspectives, he explains how traits like neuroticism, associated with emotional sensitivity, diverge post-puberty and why women are more vulnerable to anxiety and depression. Dr. Peterson discusses the protective aspects of this emotional sensitivity in the context of motherhood, survival, and the innate need for vigilance. He also explains how these traits intersect with the complexities of modern societal roles and competitive environments.

Join us as Dr. Peterson sheds light on how biological and societal pressures have influenced these emotional differences and what that means for both women and men today.

Key Time Codes:

00:00 - Opening Question: Differences in personality traits between men and women.
00:17 - Puberty's Impact: How neuroticism rises in women post-puberty.
00:42 - Mental Health Divergence: Different psychological issues affecting men and women.
02:05 - Aggression and Strength Differences: Physical size and combat abilities in men and women.
03:29 - Evolutionary Vulnerability: Women's unique risks and reproductive costs.
04:22 - Motherhood's Impact on Emotion: Biological adaptations in mothers for caregiving.
06:14 - Agreeableness and Competitiveness: How personality traits affect professional environments.

Speaker: ‪@JordanBPeterson‬