In those articles they seem to touch ever so slightly on the subject of biological differences and implications, the arguments and observations do seem hyper-focused on the stereotypes and correlation to sex role expectations. The practical and physical aspects aren't something I'd ever really considered, but I did always appreciate playing a lighter instrument--I got the last laugh 😜 I never did see the flute as being a "girl instrument", but I did feel a bit more sophisticated and fancy for playing it, not like those boors blasting their horns (a sexist view now, perhaps, even if unconscious). Now I'm curious to look into the sexism within orchestras and instrumentation!

Yes, it's all been very helpful! I learn oodles from what you and others share, truly, because obviously I don't know nearly as much about the world and the topics we discuss as most everyone here does. I love to learn, so I'm always happy to discover things I never knew, even if it might be at odds with how I think I understand the world around me. As I've said elsewhere, I agree with nearly everything gender critical feminism shares, even if maybe it seems like by presenting myself in life as a woman I'm disrespecting those beliefs. But I'm ever curious to learn more, and I just keep meeting smart, interesting and friendly people along the way--it filled my heart to learn you all actually care quite deeply for others.