ABSTRACT
One of the most pervasive stereotypes of sex differences in our culture is that of the emotional, labile women versus the rational, strong man. A more behavior-oriented version of this stereotype is the crying woman alongside the man who, under all circumstances, knows how to control his feelings and to withhold his tears. To what extent does this stereotype reflect reality? Do women really cry more often? And, if so, what explanations can be offered for this difference?
