The Woman That Never Evolved
Book • 1983
In 'The Woman That Never Evolved,' Sarah Blaffer Hrdy examines the behavior of female primates, revealing them to be competitive, independent, and sexually assertive.
The book argues that these traits are evolutionary adaptations that have significant implications for understanding human female behavior and sexual inequality.
Hrdy debunks myths about female primates being passive and noncompetitive, instead showing that they engage in complex social strategies, including competing for rank and resources, forming alliances for mutual defense, and exhibiting a range of sexual behaviors.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolutionary origins of human behavior to address issues of sexual inequality in human societies.
The book argues that these traits are evolutionary adaptations that have significant implications for understanding human female behavior and sexual inequality.
Hrdy debunks myths about female primates being passive and noncompetitive, instead showing that they engage in complex social strategies, including competing for rank and resources, forming alliances for mutual defense, and exhibiting a range of sexual behaviors.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolutionary origins of human behavior to address issues of sexual inequality in human societies.
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