Is man generally physically stronger than woman?

@mermaidivy (15395)
United States
June 4, 2009 3:02pm CST
Let's see, are you able to do man's work? starting the lawn mower to cut the grass? cleaning and waxing the car? shoveling? raking? repairing broken/damaged stuff? etc I have done that all before and of course they are not an easy task for me! Especially I found I have a hard time starting the lawn mower, my arms are just not strong, I need to pull really hard to start it, everytime after I started it, my arms are wicked tired... so do raking and shoveling, my arms get tired easy, I think we can see how big a difference between man and woman, man is just stronger than woman! Do you agree this topic?
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17 responses
• United States
4 Jun 09
I feel as though I can do a mans job and more. The only reason women don't do it is because its manual labor and you have the potiental to get dirty. before I got married I mowed my moms lawn, I put up window treatments, and I polished and waxed my own cars I was even handy with tools when it came to fixing things around the house. I even changed my own oil in my car once. Im not manly, as a matter of fact I am quite girly but I was just raised without a man around and learned to do manly things :o)
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• United States
4 Jun 09
But to add. I do feel men have more upper body strength then women and they are able to endure more physical labor for some...
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
• United States
4 Jun 09
I disagree. I think it's just all in how physically fit you are. I was one of the first females to wrestle on the boys team in school. I competed for 7 years and won far more then I lost. I was also trained to do that though. I think it just depends on what you're used to doing. We may not develope muscle in the same manner as a man does, but we still have it. The size is no indication of strength in all honesty. If you're not used to doing something it's going to make you sore regaurdless of your gender.
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@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
yea, I'm definitely the weak part even though people looks at me like I'm tall but right I'm just tall.
@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
8 Jun 09
Hello mermaidivy, I think I have to agree with it. Men are stronger than women and no doubt about it. I can't put myself as a good example as my rheumatoid arthritis really makes me weak. My hands are very weak and whenever I need to do something which requires the strength of your hands, I will just give up easily. My husband is extra stronger than usual men that he always spoil a thing whenever I ask him for help...
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
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@pree70 (525)
• India
5 Jun 09
i think physically, men are stronger than women because of their muscle mass. but that doesn't mean that women can't do chores that require hard physical labour. i think women are blessed with more endurance power and a stronger mental makeup which makes them emotionally strong. moreover, such things are also a matter of habit.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
@jen_barre (104)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Yeah it's true they are big, dumb, strong brutes and we love em for it j/k....I like to work on cars, it started as more of a need (cash poor) then I actually enjoyed it. The feeling of accomplishment is outstanding; however, I often have a hard time breaking bolts...it will take me 3 times as long, sometimes I even have to ask for help than even the weakest man. I'm no stranger to lifting weights either, but I've come to grips with it. I just think its a difference in out genetic makeup...we're smarter - they're stronger LOL I'm kidding guys - don't hate me.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
8 Jun 09
hehe Thanks for sharing! :-)
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@johnjobf (16)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
i dont know the answer to this but we all have differences for example get your pet fish and get it out of its bowl and let it stay on the sun of course its almost an impossibilty but i proved my point right
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
• India
5 Jun 09
i think a person are physically strong is depend on physical fitness........ in world their are most people who are not physically fit....
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Yes, men are physically stronger than women. I am an athletic woman, I am considered strong enough. I can carry heavy loads like a man, do some carpentry works except for one thing, I can't cut the wood with a saw. I can hammer nails and other stuffs except cutting wood, I don't know why. Men are naturally muscular and strong unlike women due to their testosterones.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Yes, you are right! :-) Thanks for sharing! :-)
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Men might be stronger then women in some instances. As for all the things you listed, I have done them and still do, without any trouble. I have shoveled a long driveway with 12 inches of snow, I have run a weedeater, lawnmower, I do my own vehicle. However, unlike most women, I'm a little different. I also have run a chainsaw, used a pulaski (axe used in firefighting) I have handled the nozzle on a fire hose. You see I am a wildland firefighter, so I stay in good shape, and I use my arms and legs a lot. I lift 50lbs with no problem. So, while men might be stronger than women in some ways. They are not stronger than all women.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
4 Jun 09
Males have more muscle mass than females so, generally, most men are stronger than most women. I don't believe that I could ever be as strong as the average man but that doesn't mean that I'm not capable of doing many of the things that men do. I have had the same problem with starting a lawn mower...and kick starting a motorcycle...but years ago when I worked for a printing company, my female coworkers and I could operate and maintain our machines as good as the men did. With modern machinery physical strength isn't always necessary so training is the most important key to ones ability to do the job.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Well, in some way they are Physically Strong, that's one of their uses, otherwise why would ask my hubby to life this and that or carry that or this. there are various aspects that Women and Men are stronger. but there's one thing that Separates us and probably consider us stronger than men, it's the 9 month Pregnancy Torture, simply my hubby couldn't image being in that situation..
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Yes, thay probably don't imagine the pain of the pregnancy just like they don't understand how painful it is when we are having our monthly period. Thanks for sharing! :-)
@Bloggership (1104)
• Indonesia
5 Jun 09
Yes i do agree that a man could generally physically stronger than a woman. But a women could also generally smarter than a man. Now what do you think about that?
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Yes, I think women takes care of the little details more so when it comes to things like that, women have more ideas.
@angelajoy (1825)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Yes, men are physically stronger than women. In fact, this has been the reason why so many cultures oppressed women in the past when the livelihood of people depended on work that requires strength. This era was when plowing was the main livelihood of most cultures. Feminism only began when more efficient machines were developed and physical strength ceased to be the emphasis in making a living.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
@technoobs (406)
• Philippines
4 Jun 09
In most of the time since ancient times, men are stronger physically. But in today's era, women are more becoming to accept the type of physical jobs and are earning their right. That is not only men can do it women also do.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
it depends because there are women also that do job for man. but in general man is still stronger than woman
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing! :-)
@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
4 Jun 09
Yes generally men are stronger then woman because of how our bodies are buildt. I can say I do more yard work then anyone else around here. I can fix a window, put new glass in (looks odd, but gets the job done). I've found some physicall challenges, but most of the times with the right tools - I'm just fine. Mowing, raking, moving dirty aren't a big deal for me. I do have trouble starting the chainsaw and it does get a bit heavy after a while, but frequent breaks I can still do it. I lot of it is not what you do, but how you do it. Leverage is the key. I'm stronger then most woman my age, but enjoy physical labor. It keeps me fit and keeps the place looking nice.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Yes, I can do yard work too but when it comes to some work that requires more strength, I cannot handle.
@hanah87 (1835)
• Malaysia
4 Jun 09
Yes,man generally physically stronger than woman.Even man shorter than woman they still stronger than woman and dont look one eye to him.Man has reward by God with strong physical and body.They have more strength than woman and can lift many heavy or hard work.They have many strong muscle at hand than woman too,so that's why they can lift heavy thing.I hope my explaination will help you understand about this.Thank you.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Yes, I understand it :-) Thanks for sharing! :-)
@zyc888 (43)
• China
5 Jun 09
Yes .In fact,we work really tired.