Comparison of Evolutionist Theories of Female Subordination Relative to Males
!!!! *Text: Linda Stone and Diane King. Kinship and Gender: An Introduction. 6th Edition (2019). Routledge.
Discussion 1
In terms of gender status and reproductive roles, is biology destiny? Compare and contrast evolutionist theories of female subordination relative to males with the anthropologists' arguments against ignoring cultural variations in female gender status cross culturally. Present your position of the gender-destiny question and support it with evidence from the readings and videos.
For each discussion forum the following are expected:
Initial posting of 150-250 words
Refer specifically to the assigned readings and/or video in your posts.
Post at least two substantive responses to classmates.
Late discussion postings will not get a passing grade. See course schedule for dates.
See the discussion rubric for how you will be graded.
Netiquette – Always express viewpoints, disagreements, alternative views or questions in a courteous, respectful way. Take a leadership role in discussions and actively extend help to others
M1 Discussion #1
Student Full Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course Full Title
Instructor Full Name
Due Date
M1 Discussion #1
Evolutionist theories of female subordination relative to males argue that the advent of agriculture and animal husbandry allowed males to gain control over critical resources essential to the survival and reproduction of females. Resource sharing is at the heart of all human economies. Unlike other primates, women do not always rely on their energies to obtain food and other critical resources. Evolutionist theories of female subordination believe that the division of labor resulted in men having control over females: men, like most male primates, were more suited to hunting, while females were resigned to housekeeping. Once a shift toward food-sharing and division of labor occurred, men used their ability to find food to exert sexual control over women (Stone & King, 2018). Sexual politics were incorporated into ...