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Dominating versus eliminating the competition: Sex differences in human intrasexual aggression

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 August 2009

Joyce F. Benenson
Joyce F. Benenson
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Emmanuel College, Boston, MA 02115; Department of Biological Anthropology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138. Joyce.Benenson@gmail.com
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Abstract

Archer presents a traditional view of intrasexual competition. Knowledge of a species' social structure provides a more complete picture. Human males compete against individuals with whom they may cooperate later in inter-group aggression. By contrast, females compete against individuals for a mate's continued support. Females' aggression may aim at eliminating the competition, whereas males simply may attempt to dominate others.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 3-4 , August 2009 , pp. 268 - 269
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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