There was this really nice article on the issue from AOL news channels. It was well organized and explained and I can’t seem to find it. Here are a few relevant links that I have found. It may or may not make a difference that some of the articles are written by women.
Now, I’m not saying that the information on these websites supports the view that women think more about the future. I’m only hypothesizing that since women analyze their emotions more in issues…this analysis may also include greater consideration for the future.
Moreover, I didn’t say that differences in the makeup and usage of the brain is the sole reason for differences between men and women. I also mentioned other biological reasons as well cultural/societal impacts. Women (not all) in general have a more holistic approach to thinking and communicating (so this COULD POSSIBLY account for thinking about the future as well)…whereas for men, their thinking tends to be restricted to the task at hand.
http://www.mastersofhealthcare.com/blog/2009/10-big-differences-between-mens-and-womens-brains/