ISBN:
9783319019796
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (111 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Series Statement:
Crossroads of Knowledge Ser. v.1
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Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.3
Keywords:
Sex differences..
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Human biology
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Electronic books
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Abstract:
This book examines the study of sexual differences from Darwin to modern evolutionary biology, including biological versus social constructive perspectives on the gendering of voices and nature-culture arguments in current debate on paternity leave in Norway.
Abstract:
Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Sex or Gender? -- 1.2 Cultural Influence on Science -- 1.3 Implications for Society -- 1.4 The Chapters -- References -- Chapter 2: Fundamental Differences Between Females and Males? -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Definitions -- 2.3 Deconstruction: Debunking Accepted Differences Between Females and Males -- 2.3.1 Sexual Differences in Diploid Individuals -- 2.3.2 Sexual Differences in Haploid Individuals -- 2.3.3 Sex Differences Between Eggs and Sperm -- 2.4 Reconstruction: Possible Differences Between Females and Males -- 2.5 Concluding Remarks -- 2.6 Summary -- Glossary -- References -- Chapter 3: Genes and Hormones: What Make Up an Individual's Sex -- 3.1 Chromosomal Sex -- 3.2 Hormones Make the Man, or the Myth That Hormones Have Gender -- 3.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Sexual Conflict and the Dilemma of Stereotyping the Sexes -- 4.1 What Is Evolution? -- 4.1.1 Sexual Selection: How Traits That Affect Mating Success Will Change with Time -- 4.1.2 Sexual Conflict Between Males and Females in Relation to Mating -- 4.2 Active Males and Reactive Females: Gender Stereotypes in Sexual Conflict Research -- 4.3 Stereotyping in Sexual Conflict Research: Problems for Science and Society -- 4.3.1 How Can Researchers Avoid Using Sex-Stereotypic Terminology? -- 4.3.2 Improved Communication and Possibilities to Kill Myths -- References -- Chapter 5: Sex, Gender, and Evolution Beyond Genes -- 5.1 An Interesting Misunderstanding -- 5.2 Natural Selection on Nongenetic "Sex" Traits -- 5.3 Environment, Genes, and the Evolution of the Sexes -- 5.3.1 Genetic Accommodation and Flexible Reproductive Behavior -- 5.4 Beyond Genes, Beyond Determinism -- Glossary -- References -- Chapter 6: Beyond Coy Females and Eager Males: The Evolution of Darwin's Sexual Selection.
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