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The Next Big Idea
EVE: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
Dec 7, 2023
Cat Bohannon, author of 'Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution,' challenges male-centric narratives and discusses the exclusion of women in scientific studies. She explores family planning, the evolution of sexism, and midwifery practices, highlighting early matriarchy among homo sapiens. The podcast also explores the adaptability of hunter-gatherer societies, the dynamics of courtship and prostitution, and the importance of empowering women in society.
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- The female body has been neglected in scientific research and clinical trials, resulting in significant knowledge gaps and inadequate healthcare for women.
- Reproductive patterns, including the challenges of birthing and raising children, played a crucial role in shaping human evolution.
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The Understudied Female Body in Human Evolution
Kat Bohannon's book, 'Eve: How the female body drove 200 million years of human evolution,' challenges the dominant narrative that focuses primarily on male protagonists. Bohannon argues that since the dawn of mammals, ancestral women have played a critical role in shaping the human story. From tool development and language to midwifery and birth control, women have been central in the evolution of our species and have left a significant mark on our current condition and relationships.
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