New study sheds light on how feminist beliefs shape partner preferences

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New study sheds light on how feminist beliefs shape partner preferences

Feminist beliefs, not gender equality primes, shape self-reported partner preferences, according to research published in Sex Roles. For decades, researchers have documented gender differences in partner preferences: men tend to prioritize physical attractiveness, while women emphasize a partner’s resource-gaining potential. Evolutionary psychologists argue that these differences are universal, but growing evidence suggests they are shaped by cu…