Powerlessness is one of the reasons women cry more. It is less likely to cause an angry response in the person a woman is talking to. Girls are constantly seeking ways to convince people they know, respect, and love that what they are saying when they describe their experiences or their anger and frustration is true, and that it is serious. Even at just eight to ten years old, young girls have been found in studies to think they will be made fun of or disciplined when they display

