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Sex differences in aggression: Origins and implications for sexual integration of combat forces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 August 2009

Kingsley R. Browne
Kingsley R. Browne
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Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI 48202. kingsley.browne@wayne.eduhttp://faculty.law.wayne.edu/browne/index.htm
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Abstract

Sex differences in aggressive and risk-taking behaviors have practical implications for sexual integration of military combat units. The social-role theory implies that female soldiers will adapt to their role and display the same aggressive and risk-taking propensities as their male comrades. If sex differences reflect evolved propensities, however, adoption of the soldier's role is unlikely to eliminate those differences.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 3-4 , August 2009 , pp. 270 - 271
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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