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#1022 Vivek Venkataraman: Tree Climbing, Running, and Hunting across Human Societies

The Dissenter

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Redefining Gender Roles in Hunter-Gatherer Societies

This chapter examines the essential yet often overlooked contributions of women in hunter-gatherer societies, particularly in food gathering and social structures. It challenges traditional narratives surrounding gender roles, advocating for a nuanced understanding that respects the unique values of different cultures. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the need for archaeological and ethnographic evidence to accurately reconstruct gender roles throughout human prehistory.

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