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Donna Leonetti
BIO A 477
Seattle Campus
Critical examination of theories explaining the evolution of sex differences and associated gender roles. Consideration of gender differences in mate preferences, parental investment, subsistence, aggressiveness, and risk-taking. Stresses interactions between biology and culture. Prerequisite: BIO A 201.
Class description
Critical examination of theories explaining the evolution of sex differences and associated gender roles. Consideration of gender differences in mate preferences, parental investment, subsistence, aggressiveness, and risk-taking. Stresses interactions between biology and culture. Prerequisite: BIO A 201
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
A review of topics related to sexual selection, sexual conflict and cooperation, and their impact on sex differences and gender in humans. Some consideration will be given to what we can learn regarding sex differences in behaviors from non-human primates. We will look at mating systems, sperm competition, mate choice, parental care, aggression and cooperation in relation to sex and gender. Lecture, class activities and discussion
Recommended preparation
Leave your romantic stereotypes at home.
Class assignments and grading
Short essays. Readings from articles and books.
Class participation and written work.
