According to David Gilmore's Research Related to the Evolutionary Purpose

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to David Gilmore's research related to the evolutionary purpose of masculine and feminine socialization, which statement would be most accurate in societies with plenty of food and the absence of enemies and predators?

• A) Women would adopt more masculine roles.
• B) Men would adopt more feminine roles
• C) Differences between men and women would not be emphasized.
• D) Differences between men and women would be exaggerated.

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