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Testosterone rex
Book • 2017
Cordelia Fine's "Testosterone Rex" challenges the ingrained myths surrounding sex differences, arguing against the notion of inherent biological predispositions shaping gender roles.
The book delves into evolutionary science, psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology, and philosophy to present a more nuanced perspective.
Fine dismantles the simplistic narrative of testosterone as the sole determinant of masculinity, demonstrating the complex interplay of biology, environment, and social factors.
She highlights the significant influence of cultural norms and expectations in shaping gender roles and behaviors, advocating for a more equitable society that recognizes the full potential of both sexes.
Ultimately, "Testosterone Rex" promotes a more dynamic understanding of gender, moving beyond the restrictive binary and embracing the diversity of human experience.
The book delves into evolutionary science, psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology, and philosophy to present a more nuanced perspective.
Fine dismantles the simplistic narrative of testosterone as the sole determinant of masculinity, demonstrating the complex interplay of biology, environment, and social factors.
She highlights the significant influence of cultural norms and expectations in shaping gender roles and behaviors, advocating for a more equitable society that recognizes the full potential of both sexes.
Ultimately, "Testosterone Rex" promotes a more dynamic understanding of gender, moving beyond the restrictive binary and embracing the diversity of human experience.
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Richard Reeves

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 Failing Young Men — with Richard Reeves 
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  as a fascinating book that looks into how testosterone rules men’s behavior.


Caroline Criado Perez

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 Is it better to be born a girl or a boy? 
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  as one of 

 's famous books that they spoke about a few months ago.

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Cordelia Fine

 Cordelia Fine, "Patriarchy Inc.: What We Get Wrong About Gender Equality – and Why Men Still Win at Work" (W.W. Norton, 2025) 
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  as a book that mentored him in writing his own books.


Jay Campbell

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  as one of 

 's famous books, discussed in a previous episode.

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Cordelia Fine

 Cordelia Fine, "Patriarchy Inc.: What We Get Wrong About Gender Equality – and Why Men Still Win at Work" (W.W. Norton, 2025) 
Mentioned by the host as the basis for the podcast episode and discussion.

 Testosterone: Debunking the Myths of the Misunderstood Hormone with Carole Hooven 
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  as a fascinating book published in 2017, discussing myths of sex, science, and society.

Morteza Hajizadeh

 Cordelia Fine, "Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society" (Norton, 2018) 
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  in relation to testosterone levels and their impact.


Justin Andrews

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  at the end of the interview as the book they just discussed.

Morteza Hajizadeh

 Cordelia Fine, "Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society" (Norton, 2018) 
Won the Royal Society Award for Science Book of the Year for her book "Testosterone Rex", which critically examines gender stereotypes.

 Edition 18: Prostitution, Pornography & Sex Trafficking 
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  as a fascinating book published in 2017, discussing myths of sex, science, and society.

Morteza Hajizadeh

 Cordelia Fine, "Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society" (Norton, 2018) 
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  as a fascinating book published in 2017, discussing myths of sex, science, and society.

Morteza Hajizadeh

 Cordelia Fine, "Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society" (Norton, 2018) 








