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Direct linkHopcroft, Rosemary L. – Social Forces, 2009
In this article I argue that evolutionary theorizing can help sociologists and feminists better understand gender inequality. Evolutionary theory explains why control of the sexuality of young women is a priority across most human societies both past and present. Evolutionary psychology has extended our understanding of male violence against…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Females, Interaction, Males
