Introduction
This paper is an analysis of a statement “Male risk-taking tends to increase under stress, while female risk-taking tends to decrease under stress” that is included in an article Do women take as many risks as men? by Doug Sundheim. This paper includes different explanations, which are made by researchers to define how this statement is true. Why males take more risks and why females take fewer risks, is the main theme of this paper. Social, cultural, psychological, professional and personal aspects are described regarding the argument made against the statement. It is also described that what risks and harms ...
