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6. How does Buss link sexual selection to evolutionary explanations?

  • Males what women who are nurturing to care for their offspring
  • Women want males with resources - Strong and Size = Success in competition, and so are seen as attractive
  • Women want males who are strong so they can be protected

7. Why can the evolutionary theory not be generalised?

  • Cannot explain social and biological factors
  • Research is only through observation
  • Research is through case studies only

8. This theory predicts that male activities require strength, how is this claim criticised?

  • Does not take into account female strength
  • The agility of the male is not taken into account
  • Intelligence is a key factor to competition
  • Women still have children, and carry also - Dual role

9. How does the Hunting Hypothesis link to Luxens study on interview technique?

  • Women - Nurturing, Men - Dominant and direct
  • Women - Direct use of language, Men - Caring

10. What is the Hunting Hypothesis by Morris?

  • Males have adapted to be faster and agile to be able to hunt (Navigation and awareness)
  • Males have adapted to be more intelligent so they are able to protect
  • Females have adapted to be more agile and faster so they are able to fulfil their gender roles