How We've Evolved to Care (Sarah Blaffey Hrdy, PhD)
Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen
Cooperative Breeding and Human Evolution
This chapter examines the evolutionary importance of shared care and cooperative breeding in humans, contrasting it with the social behaviors of young chimps. It features insights from a prominent researcher on 'allo mothers' and highlights the impact of collective nurturing on human survival. The discussion also reflects on the historical evolution of women's roles and societal expectations, alongside the complexities of motherhood and reproductive rights.
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