An Indecisive Conclusion:

But, regarding the cultural, sociological and neurological aspects of possession, we can conclude that the tendency of women being more likely to experience trance possession in some cultures is often associated with their social status or neurological process, that in fact indicate their position in society and their cultural and religious background referring to their own gender identity.


When I was a boy, I stayed at home to watch a tennis match, Borg versus McEnroe, while the rest of my family went for a walk. I was unaware of the difference in tennis between winning a game and winning a match, so I was confused by the fact that the commentators kept announcing "Borg wins the game", "McEnroe wins the game." When they gave Borg a big cup, and everyone clapped, I figured he was the winner, but how was I to know that they weren't about to play another game? So when my parents asked who won, I confidently replied. "Borg won. Or maybe McEnroe did. I'm not quite sure. But it was definitely either Borg or McEnroe."


So with this essay. We have two theories that are very different, and are in competition. And in conclusion: one of the theories is true. Or maybe the other one. But one of them is. That is not a conclusion - it is a failure to reach a conclusion. Now, if you don't think you have sufficient evidence to reach a judgement, then say so, but don't present a lack of decision as if it were an answer.

Also, what is meant by adding "...indicate their position in society and their cultural and religious background referring to their own religious identity." My social status is my position in society. Period. My neurological process is another thing entirely. My religious background does not refer to my gender identity - they are two different things, and my religious background does not speak about anything. That whole phrase is, in the context, meaningless.

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