The Origins of Sex Differences in Human Behavior: Evolved Dispositions versus Social Roles.

Eagly, Alice H.; Wood, Wendy

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ERIC Number: EJ590651

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Origins of Sex Differences in Human Behavior: Evolved Dispositions versus Social Roles.

Eagly, Alice H.; Wood, Wendy

American Psychologist, v54 n6 p408-23 Jun 1999

Explores whether evolved disposition that differs by sex or social structure explains sex differences in human behavior. Illustrates the explanatory power of each theory, and reviews a study (D. Buss, 1989) that supports the social structural theory with respect to mate preference. (SLD)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Dating (Social), Evolution, Gender Issues, Mate Selection, Nature Nurture Controversy, Sex Differences, Social Influences, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: Research supported by the James McKeen Cattell Fund and grants SBR-9729449 and SBR-9514537 from the National Science Foundation.