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G C B E H A F

2. The article claims that men are biologically wired to be less suited for domestic
tasks than women. It blames lower levels of serotonin in men, a neurotransmitter
linked to patience and tolerance for routine, as the cause for their aversion to
housework. Additionally, it cites brain scans showing men using primarily the left
side of their brains for tasks while women use both, suggesting a more
compartmentalized versus integrated brain function. This difference, the article
claims, makes women better multitaskers, as evidenced by an experiment where
women outperformed men in a series of household tasks.

While some biological differences between male and female brains exist, using
them to justify traditional gender roles is problematic. This article oversimplifies
complex neuroscience and ignores decades of research on neuroplasticity – the
brain's ability to change and adapt based on experiences and environment. To say
men are biologically predisposed to avoid housework based on serotonin levels or
brain scans is a huge leap.

It's crucial to remember that countless social and cultural factors influence
behavior, not just biology. Attributing differences in domestic behavior solely to
biology ignores the impact of upbringing, societal expectations, and individual
preferences. While men may have, on average, slightly different brain activity
during certain tasks, it doesn't mean these differences are "cast in stone." To claim
so is not only inaccurate but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about gender
roles.

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