According to news reports today, e.g. here, gay men read maps in a way more like women than men. For example, they make more use of landmarks and less of compass directions.
I have no idea if this is a sound finding. The research was carried out at the University of East London, which is not – how shall I put this – a world centre of academic excellence. But it should be easy enough to replicate it if it is true.
Posted by David B at 04:15 AM