Warriors And Worriers by Joyce F Benenson
The Survival of the Sexes
A synthesis of evolutionary psychology and cross-species research arguing that males and females have distinct, adaptive strategies for competition and cooperation: males tend toward large-group alliances, overt dominance contests, and risk-taking, while females prioritize close dyadic bonds, resource protection, indirect aggression, and social vigilance. Using evidence from children, adults, and nonhuman primates across cultures, it shows how these patterns shape friendships, play, conflict, and leadership, and offers practical implications for education, workplaces, and everyday interactions by emphasizing complementary strengths rather than deficits.
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- 2014
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