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Evolution shapes gender differences from "summary" of Why men don't listen and women can't read maps by Allan Pease,Barbara Pease
Evolution has played a significant role in shaping gender differences between men and women. Our ancestors, the hunter-gatherers, had different roles based on their physical characteristics. Men were the hunters, possessing strong spatial skills and the ability to track prey over long distances. On the other hand, women were the gatherers, requiring fine motor skills for tasks such as picking berries or digging up roots. These gender-specific roles were essential for survival in ancient times. Men needed to be able to navigate their surroundings efficiently to locate food sources, while women had to be detail-oriented to identify edible plants. Over time, these traits became ingrained in the male and female brains through a process of natural selection. The differences between men and women can also be attributed to the contrasting environments in which they evolved. Men were typically out in the open, exposed to the elements and predators, which required them to develop skills such as risk-taking and aggression for protection. In contrast, women spent more time...
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