The issue of the assumption being sexist is that it reinforces notions previously held (concerning features of personality and intelligence and so on) that have been used to repress women, as well other sects of society, and claims that they are innate, using "science" to back it up.

| "Men and women are different, end of story." "...amateur brain-study-enjoyer with no expertise at all"|

This precisely why it is important, I think you are very reasonable and are asking legitimate questions that are just lines of inquiry, but when data out of context starts shaping our views of humanity and reinforcing shitty notions that people take seriously, incorporate into their lives, use to affect how they interact with others, how they vote, who they hate, it becomes a very real issue and not one to be taken lightly.

The problem with this study and it's contribution to society's ongoing dialogue about gender is that it is information without context. Men and women have FAR more in common with respect to biology, physiology etc. and less in common in the social strata.

As much as science wants to pretend it can remain in it's own ideological bubble, results have real world ramifications and implications need to be addressed in a far more responsible manner.

The more interesting and relevant question to me, as I alluded to earlier, is why are our brains so goddamn SIMILAR?

Sorry if I am coming off as dickish, I just feel very strongly about this whole issue, and definitely want to support a dialogue.