The desirability of masculine traits in women’s mate preferences may decrease if we live in a world that is safer and less prone to violence. However, in more dangerous environments, women may value physical prowess and aggressiveness more in males.
The tendency to overly generalize the sexes is a common error in today’s society. In this podcast, the guest speaker addresses misconceptions and advocates for a more nuanced approach.
The presence of just a few women with high standards in a group can lead to a significant change in the behavior of men, raising the bar and leading to better competition in the market.
The occurrence of men being violent in relationships is decreasing over time, according to metrics such as domestic violence, although there are still those who commit awful acts. Women may feel pressured to not disclose how much they are getting paid to others in similar job positions, leading to a skewed idea of pay expectations.
The conversation discusses the difficulties of reconciling evolutionary psychology and feminism due to the inherent differences between men and women, potentially making evolutionary psychology unpopular.