Are Men More Likely Than Women To Become Heroes And Villains?

Authors

Scott T. Allison, University of RichmondFollow
George R. Goethals, University of RichmondFollow

Abstract

Roy Baumeister's analysis of the evolution of gender roles suggests that men take greater risks than women and are therefore more likely to occupy the extreme ends of success and failure in society. We extend this analysis further to argue that men may be more likely than women to become heroes and villains.

Document Type

Unpublished Paper

Publication Date

2014

Recommended Citation

Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals. 2014. "Are Men More Likely Than Women To Become Heroes And Villains?" The SelectedWorks of Scott T. Allison