Both sexes have the freedom to explore their own abilities and interests without the judgment of the opposite sex. Critics of single-sex education fear that single-sex education does not prepare students for the "real world." They worry that by segregating students by gender, it will be a disadvantage to them trying to navigate a world filled with opposite sexes. Since women and men will need to interact in the workplace, school can be an environment in which gender differences are understood. An example of this would be a man's reaction if he had a female supervisor. Students can learn to deal with social problems instead of avoiding