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#747 David Geary - Male, Female: The Evolution of Human Sex Differences (Pt. 2)

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Is There a Difference in Sex Preferences?

There are traits that seem to be universal. You see these differences, preferences for high-status guys. But there are other things that vary across cultures. For men, things like women's weight varies. In societies where a lot of people are poor, only the wealthy are heavier. It's a status thing. And in more developed countries with more social safety nets and less rigorous activities for guys, women increase their prioritization of interpersonal traits.

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