Evolutionary Scientists Base Much of Their Reasoning Regarding Sex Differences

question 45

Essay

Evolutionary scientists base much of their reasoning regarding sex differences in mating habits on the fact that females have a greater investment in parenting (time,resources) and can produce fewer children than males.Given the effective contraception now available for women,what possible changes in both male and female behavior might occur?

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