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Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist

By: Publication details: New York: WW Norton, 2022Description: 394ISBN:
  • 9781324050360
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 612.6 DE
Summary: World-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal draws on decades of observation and studies of both human and animal behavior to argue that despite the linkage between gender and biological sex, biology does not automatically support the traditional gender roles in human societies. Using chimpanzees and bonobos to illustrate this point—two ape relatives that are genetically equally close to humans—de Waal challenges widely held beliefs about masculinity and femininity, and common assumptions about leadership, cooperation, competition, filial bonds, sexual behavior, and orientation. With humor, clarity, and compassion, Different seeks to broaden the conversation about human gender dynamics by promoting an inclusive model that embraces differences.
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Reference Book Reference Book Alliance School of Liberal Arts 612.6 DE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan LA03174
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Book Book Alliance School of Liberal Arts 612.6 DE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available LA03175
Book Book Alliance School of Liberal Arts 612.6 DE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available LA03177
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World-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal draws on decades of observation and studies of both human and animal behavior to argue that despite the linkage between gender and biological sex, biology does not automatically support the traditional gender roles in human societies. Using chimpanzees and bonobos to illustrate this point—two ape relatives that are genetically equally close to humans—de Waal challenges widely held beliefs about masculinity and femininity, and common assumptions about leadership, cooperation, competition, filial bonds, sexual behavior, and orientation. With humor, clarity, and compassion, Different seeks to broaden the conversation about human gender dynamics by promoting an inclusive model that embraces differences.

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