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Life Examined
Is gender innate?
Jun 18, 2022
Primatologist Frans de Waal and neuroscientist Lise Eliot discuss the origins of gender differences in society, challenge traditional gender roles, explore the nuances of male and female brains, and highlight the complexities of addressing gender inequality and raising children in a gender-neutral way.
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- Gender identity is shaped by biology, culture, and early identification, influencing self-perception.
- Primate studies challenge simplistic gender assumptions, highlighting gender behavior variations and societal plasticity.
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Gender Diversity in Primate Societies
In primate societies, similarities to human gender diversity are observed, where males and females exhibit different behaviors. Primates show no difficulty with these variations, unlike human societies that create categories leading to non-acceptance of those who deviate from norms.
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