Research shows that many primate species do not exhibit male dominance, as female primates frequently emerge victorious in power struggles. A study analyzed behavior in 151 primate groups, revealing females often control mating and conflict outcomes. These findings challenge long-held beliefs about the alpha male and suggest that female leadership is prevalent across primate societies, including humans. This shift highlights a broader evolutionary trend and questions the cultural biases that contributed to the perception of male dominance in social hierarchies.
'If a female doesn't want to mate, the male can't do anything about it. That alone gives her power.'
The idea that males are naturally dominant was based more on cultural bias than biology.
Researchers found that female power is not rare or an accident, it is part of a broader evolutionary pattern seen across primate societies.
Females pushed males aside, and even controlled the mating process, challenging the long-standing belief that male dominance is the norm.
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