SOC265H1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Robert Sapolsky, David Buss, Essentialism
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Argument: reproductive features of men and women are the key differences in understanding the experiences and behaviour between male and female. Assumptions: buss makes the assumption that all males and females have the same intention. For example, all males want to gain sexual access to women and all women want men who are financially sufficient. Criticisms: he believes that humans today have evolved from the past. We would not be here today if it was not for our ancestors who resolved the same challenges as us aka evolutionary psychology. Tipping point: each sex possesses mechanisms designed to deal with their own adaptive challenge. I. e. the different issues/fears male and females face in marriage. Sex differences originated through a process of sexual selection. Argument: research on hormonal differences is not the key in understanding behavioural differences between males and females. Criticisms: genes produce enzymes which constitute to particular actions or behaviours by the individuals.
