Male power over females is not the default social dynamic in primates, says study

PHYSorg
Jan 18, 2024, 3:53 pm126 pts
Male dominance has long been assumed to be nearly universal in primates, with female power viewed as a rare exception to the rule. However, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, female-biased power structures or social equality between the sexes can be found within every major primate…

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