- Women whose index finger was short compared to their ring finger were more likely to have what was regarded as a traditionally male job
- These include roles such as a lawyer or a manager in industry
- Those whose index finger was longer than their ring finger were more likely to be employed in a ‘female’ career, such as nursing or school teaching
A woman’s choice of career is linked to the length of her fingers, according to a study.
Women whose index finger was short compared to their ring finger were more likely to have what was regarded as a traditionally male job, such as a lawyer or a manager in industry, the researchers found.
And those whose index finger was longer than their ring finger were more likely to be employed in a stereotypically female career, such as nursing or primary school teaching.
High flyer? Women whose index finger was short compared to their ring finger were more likely to have what was regarded as a traditionally male job, such as a lawyer or a manager in industry
This finger ratio – known as the 2D:4D (digit) ratio – is related to the amount of testosterone (male hormone) that the foetus is exposed to in the womb.
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