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#827 Joseph Henrich: Cross-Cultural Research, Intelligence, Mating Systems, and Religion

The Dissenter

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The Influence of Culture and Wealth on Human Mating Systems

This chapter explores the prevalence of monogamy and polygyny in different societies, emphasizing the impact of culture and wealth distribution. It dispels the misconception that all hunter-gatherer societies are monogamous and discusses societies that suppress pair bonds. The chapter highlights the relationship between polygyny and inequality, discussing how increasing inequality can create more opportunities for polygyny and how polygyny can be seen as a form of inequality itself.

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