Research compiled in The Stronger Sex reveals that women’s bodies are not inherently weaker than men’s. Cultural expectations limit girls’ ability to build muscle, creating long-lasting disparities. Women's athletic abilities, if recognized and encouraged, could showcase female strength and capability. Vartan emphasizes the importance of inclusive research that considers diverse genders and experiences, highlighting the remarkable aspects of female biology, especially in fields like endurance, longevity, and autoimmunity. Increased awareness and acceptance of women’s strengths could reshape societal views on gender and athletic performance.
In her conversations with scientists who are studying endurance, longevity, and autoimmunity—all areas where the female body excels—Vartan paints a picture of the female body as strong, capable, and gifted in ways that have not often been celebrated.
Girls build less muscle mass than boys from childhood—not necessarily because their bodies can't, but because they aren't expected to or given the opportunities to, a disparity that lasts throughout life.
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