6 Ways to Talk about Gender Differences (Part 2)

I think we can probably all agree that we are living in a weird moment. Ten years ago, who would have thought that the concept of gender would become so convoluted and divisive? Sure, some people would get defensive at the idea of gender differences, but it wasn’t quite a “third rail” in the way it is today. In our cultural moment, it can feel easier to avoid the whole topic.

I’m not sure we should. Those of us who explore these matters from both a scientific and a scriptural perspective see something important to celebrate: that we are made different in some ways—and made the way we are for a reason.

This fact alone can dial down the fear factor, which we touched upon last week.

In Part 1 I shared three ideas for engaging in these conversations winsomely and with empathy—yet grounded in truth and scientific fact. (If you haven’t seen Part 1, I’d recommend backing up to read that blog first.) Below, are three more suggestions for how to continue the conversation by leaning into the science and—for those of us who believe the bible speaks clearly and with relevance on this issue—being aware of scripture.