Where does the stereotype ''hitting/punching like a man'' comes from?

[Anonymous]

I once got into a school fight with another girl. We were in 11th grade. First it was a slap exchange. Then the 2nd time, she backhanded me hard and I replied with a punch, tripping her and she got a busted lip.

That was the end of the fight. She seemed shock and kept saying ''that was a close fist you biotch, you hit me like a man, I'm bleeding you bitoch, ****, I'll get you for this, you hear me, etc. She was pissed off alright and giving empty threats but did nothing.

Why would punching be hitting like a man? It's just a hit and a way to fight too. We can punch too. Where in the rule does it say that a woman is suppose to only slap?

[wolfcat87]

Men are less likely to break their bones when punching with excess force, because men have stronger bone density than women and more upper body strength overall. I believe they have 20% more upper body strength. So, men are much more likely to hit hard and be able to do so without injury. My best punch was nothing compared to a man's, and my hand swelled up from it. So, the saying comes because men really can hit harder and typically do. Women are more likely to fight strategically and cause less damage overall unless they are trained fighters.

[Asker]

Honestly I think I was being nicer not to punch her straight out first but she wanted to continue fighting me so I let her have it on the 2nd time.
True some of us were trained at home, mainly growing up with 3 brothers. I guess that makes sense. I know several moves against someone stronger than me. It's interesting knowing how to defend yourself. Thanks.

[Asker]

I felt kind of bad though. I think I went too hard with that punch.

[Anonymous]

A guy can literally kill you with one good punch to your head. You don't punch like a man lol

[Asker]

I didn't said I did. I was wondering where the saying is coming from. The very girl I punched told me that herself.
While not denying the obvious strength difference between men and women, one well aimed, solid punch to anyone's (man or woman) temple or neck can kill any person.