Modern Wisdom #571 - Joyce Benenson - How Do Women Compete For Partners?
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Jan 2, 2023 Joyce Benenson, a Harvard lecturer specializing in Human Evolutionary Biology, dives into the intriguing world of female competition for partners. She reveals how women's rivalry is often subtle and strategic, involving exclusion and gossip rather than overt aggression. The conversation explores how social media fosters feelings of inadequacy and discusses the complexities of women navigating relationships and status. Benenson also highlights the emotional responses women have to peer success, offering a nuanced view of gender dynamics in modern society.
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Female Competition
- Females prioritize safe, subtle, and solitary competition.
- This stems from their biological need to survive and care for offspring.
Subtle Competition
- Subtlety in competition avoids direct retaliation, crucial for female survival.
- Nonverbal cues, voice intonation, and gossip are common tactics.
Early Socialization
- Peer socialization strongly influences competitive behavior from an early age.
- Girls, practicing within their sex-segregated groups, learn subtle tactics by age three.