Is Women’s Personality Different From Men’s Personality- Big Five Personality Traits And Gender Roles

Abstract

Are men and women really from different planets, in literal sense, are they really different? What makes them so different from each other? Research and discussions on this topic seem endless, but, if men and women at times seem to be from different planets, can this difference be attributed to their personality traits? It needs an understanding of how men and women have unique thinking patterns, how their feelings given the same situation are distinct and why do they behave differently. The study of personality traits can be particularly helpful in understanding the differences between genders. This study enlightens the role of gender in the big five personality traits. It provides a valuable insight in understanding how men and women exhibit the different personality traits. This literature review study concludes by streamlining the differences among general patterns of personality in men and women.