What we do affects everyone and everything around us. It's not, at least not in my work. Funnily enough, not much with this one. With Ammonite and Slow River it was a different kettle of fish. I think one's voice has to do with one's experience.
Some men have experiences similar to some women.
Some women have experiences similar to some men. I don't think it's biologically programmed, but I do think one's propensity towards certain things in life is . About being ignored, or being stupid. Being less in some way, I suppose. The opposite, I think.