Women cleverer than men, says MP

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TumbleflumpDancingBum · 09/12/2004 11:16

Girls are getting more top grades than boys at GCSE and A-level
Women are brighter than men, according to the Labour chairman of the Commons education committee. \link{http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4079653.stm\here}

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spacedonkey · 09/12/2004 11:17

so tell me something I don't know!

MarsselectionboxLady · 09/12/2004 11:18

Fair enough!!!

JoolsTide · 09/12/2004 11:19

generally girls have always progressed at a faster rate than boys but I do think they catch up!

Uwila · 09/12/2004 13:46

As keen as I am to agree that women are smarter, I actually think this article does little to demonstrate cause and effect. For example, girls may be more studious, or better at taking tests. But, that doesn't necessarily prove a superior IQ... (although I like to think it does )

joashiningstar · 09/12/2004 13:47

Someone finally admits what most women have known all along....

IwigitcouldbeXmaseveryday · 12/12/2004 16:30

Yes, he was hoping that after his opposite comments earlier this year, this will persuade his wife to let him out of the doghouse!

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