August 25, 2009
The recently humiliated South African gold medal winner Caster Semenya had three times female level of testosterone in body, according to media reports. Now this may or may not make her a man for the purposes of international athletics, but she could consider a career change to financial services.
Boffins in the US have been looking at what role the hormone testosterone plays in gender differences in financial risk-taking.
The study found that women with high testosterone take more financial risks and that students with higher levels of testosterone and low risk aversion were more likely to choose riskier careers in finance.
A timely study, Guru thinks, what with Harriet Harman's assertion that the credit crunch could have been avoided in their were more women in charge of things. They would need their hormone levels checking first, Harriet sweetheart.
So Caster could be a hit in the City dealing rooms if she fancies ditching the running in the future. Plus she would be great at the annual company sports day.
Boffins in the US have been looking at what role the hormone testosterone plays in gender differences in financial risk-taking.
The study found that women with high testosterone take more financial risks and that students with higher levels of testosterone and low risk aversion were more likely to choose riskier careers in finance.
A timely study, Guru thinks, what with Harriet Harman's assertion that the credit crunch could have been avoided in their were more women in charge of things. They would need their hormone levels checking first, Harriet sweetheart.
So Caster could be a hit in the City dealing rooms if she fancies ditching the running in the future. Plus she would be great at the annual company sports day.
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No matter what the case is, I still feel bad for her. They should have investigated this before the race.
Posted by Joy Reed | August 26, 2009 9:58 PM
Posted on August 26, 2009 21:58