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Significance of Grandmothers in Human Evolution
The grandmother hypothesis explains that human menopause may be evolutionary and necessary for the complex child-rearing process. Grandmothers play a crucial role in human societies by overseeing alloparenting, managing family dynamics, and coordinating child-rearing activities. This matriarchal position is vital for the development of humans, as grandmothers provide invaluable support despite not actively reproducing.