Perhaps it should be sensible to not consider whether one sex is better than other at maths and science, but to focus on the mathematical problems that have not been solved and ask ourselves what is the best way to solve them? Males have so far provided a lot, well practically all of the current level of mathematical understanding. This is not to say that women have not contributed, indeed they have but due to social beliefs etc as discussed above, they have not had a fair chance.

I am of the opinion that if more females are encourged to take up mathematics, they will provide a different perspective on problems that may lead to solutions or at least a greater understanding. Females I believe in general, do think in a different way to males.

After all if you are stuck on a problem, you seek to look at it from a fresh prospective, it is possible that that by discusion with female mathematicians that more light would be shed.

I am not claiming that females are the solution to the problems that remain unsolved, but that mathematics in general would benefit from more active female participation.

I like to see problems solved, regardless of what sex solves them.

Maths for maths sake is my motto.

Ed