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Physical altercations are less threatening to women given size differences; however, sexual safety introduces substantial risks. Historically, women's reproductive success depended heavily on avoiding unintended or coercive sexual encounters that could lead to pregnancy and its consequent social and biological challenges. This makes women inherently more attentive and sensitive to threats—both physical and sexual.
Furthermore, women's nervous systems are believed to be adapted for motherhood, especially in early infancy. Caring for infants—who are helpless, demand constant attention, and can't express their needs clearly—requires an emotional wiring attuned to responding swiftly and sensitively to distress signals.