Primate males compete for females. aDNA studies show that as far back as we can tell, about 80% of females have contributed to our DNA and about 40% of males have. This is the same across primates, and indeed most mammals. In that history of our evolution, females who are adequate breed, and males that excel breed. Males get to breeding status by competing directly against each other.
This not a culture based gender difference but a deep seated biological one.
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Primate males compete for females. aDNA studies show that as far back as we can tell, about 80% of females have contributed to our DNA and about 40% of males have. This is the same across primates, and indeed most mammals. In that history of our evolution, females who are adequate breed, and males that excel breed. Males get to breeding status by competing directly against each other.
This not a culture based gender difference but a deep seated biological one.
[…] Boys Fare Worse In School When There Aren’t Enough Girls, Study Finds […]