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Gendered conflict in the human family
David W Lawson1, Sarah Alami2, Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun3
1Department of Anthropology, University of California Santa Barbara, USA.
Evolutionary Human Sciences
|August 17, 2023
Summary
Human evolutionary sciences need to study gendered conflict, not just sexual conflict. Prioritizing diversity and cultural influences can lead to better understanding and promote global gender equality.
Area of Science:
- Evolutionary human sciences
- Animal behaviour research
Background:
- Research on sexual conflict in animal behavior is extensive.
- Human evolutionary science research on sexual conflict is underdeveloped and controversial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To invigorate the study of fitness-relevant conflicts between women and men.
- To advocate for three synergistic research priorities: diversity, recognition of natural selection and cultural determination of gender roles, and focus on policy concerns.
- To shift terminology from sexual conflict to gendered conflict to better address human behavior.
Main Methods:
- Commitment to diversity in research to foster innovation, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- Recognizing that human sex/gender roles and conflict behaviors are shaped by both natural selection and cultural factors.
- Analyzing contemporary policy issues like marriage practices and market integration's gendered implications.
Main Results:
- A call for diversity to drive innovation and ethical research in human evolutionary sciences.
- Emphasis on the dual influence of natural selection and culture on human gender roles and conflict.
- Identification of policy-relevant areas, including marriage and market integration, for studying gendered conflict.
Conclusions:
- Prioritizing diversity, cultural influences, and policy relevance can advance the study of gendered conflict in human evolutionary sciences.
- Shifting to the term 'gendered conflict' counters essentialism and highlights the role of cultural practices.
- Culturally sensitive interventions informed by this research can promote global gender equality.
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