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Men and women exhibit different strategies in mate selection from "summary" of Evolutionary Psychology by David M. Buss
Evolutionary psychology posits that men and women have evolved different strategies in selecting mates due to the differing reproductive challenges faced by each sex. Men, on average, prioritize physical attractiveness in potential partners because it is a reliable indicator of fertility and health. This preference is rooted in the need to ensure that offspring inherit good genes and survive to pass them on to the next generation. Women, on the other hand, tend to place greater emphasis on resources and status in their choice of mates. This is because women have historically faced the challenge of finding a partner who can provide for them and their offspring. By selecting a mate with access to resources, women increase the chances of their children surviving and thriving. This preference is an adaptiv...
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