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Originally Posted by Paracelsus
This supposed hard-wired difference in math ability between the sexes has been debunked in many ways a dozen times over in many different arenas and is analogous to the nonsense promulgated in 'The Bell Curve' in that it is both pseudoscientific and highly offensive.
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wait, why is the hypothesis that sexual dimorphism, which extends to the brain and is visible in MRI scans, might express itself - why is that "highly offensive?" Without touching on the validity of the claim, why would be offended by the discussion?
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My thanks to the gallant Ken G for his defense of my gender against this sexist hogwash. 
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Same question here. Regardless of whether it's true or not, why would you automatically assume that someone who asks a question is sexist? Are you offended if someone claims that men tend to be taller than women? Are you offended if someone points out that men have greater tendency toward violence? If I point out that women tend to have better language processing skills, does that make me a sexist. No, of course not. Any time I compliment the female gender, or bash the male gender, you're ok with that. But if I dare to suggest that maybe there might be one tiny little thing that's good about men, you're offended and you call me sexist. I find that troubling.