The fact that socialization could be factor in why it occurs doesn’t change the fact that research shows it does.
A study had people look at photographs of people. Each photograph had a number of names with it, including the subject’s actual name. When participants tried to pick the correct names of children, the results tended to be the same as someone picking at random. When participants tried to pick the correct names of adults, there was a noticeable increase in accuracy, enough to suggest that gene expression can be affected by how someone thinks they should look. With that in mind, it is possible for socialization to cause someone’s eyes to develop denser cones. However, it’s also possible, and more likely given the consistency with which women have dense cones, that something about the different hormone levels causes it.
I didn't say biology wasn't a factor. I said I was sceptical of it being the only major contributing factor. The comment under me made clear the nuances of this topic.
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u/Shadowgirl_skye Aug 10 '25
Sorry I really gotta doubt the validity of this research. We’re getting far too close to gender medacimism with these kind of claims.
Just looking at the abstract of the top google search result reveals it doesn’t seem to account for sociological differences.
Looking at some other studies suggests differences only in some colour ranges.
The reality is this is far to complex to be making these types of claims