Regimes of Violence with John Protevi
Culture, Power and Politics » Podcast
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Biocultural Perspectives: Identity and Cooperation
This chapter explores how societal and cultural frameworks influence individual identity through a biocultural lens, emphasizing developmental systems theory. It critiques deterministic views in evolutionary psychology by advocating for small societal interventions that enhance gender equality, all while examining the historical context of human behavior as shaped by cooperation rather than violence. By integrating insights from anthropology and biology, the chapter calls for a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics that govern human relationships and societal evolution.
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