
EvolutionNovember 1, 2023
The Theory That Men Evolved to Hunt and Women Evolved to Gather Is Wrong
The influential idea that in the past men were hunters and women were not isn’t supported by the available evidence
Cara Ocobock studies human biology at the University of Notre Dame. A former powerlifter, she explores the physiological and behavioral mechanisms necessary to cope with and adapt to extreme climates and high levels of physical activity.
The Theory That Men Evolved to Hunt and Women Evolved to Gather Is Wrong
The influential idea that in the past men were hunters and women were not isn’t supported by the available evidence
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