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570. Is Gynecology the Best Innovation Ever?

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Exploring Human Evolution and Gynecology

This chapter examines the concept of population bottlenecks and their impact on human genetic diversity, while also discussing the evolution of gynecology and its significance for women's health. It contrasts historical matriarchal social structures with modern patriarchal norms, using primate behavior as a lens for understanding human relationships and societal organization.

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