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The Egalitarian Illusion: Humans Are Unique but Not Exceptional Species of Mammal

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Study looked at reproductive inequality in humans compared to other species. Researchers found that humans are by no means exceptional, merely another unique species of mammal. Monogamy, practiced in agricultural and market economies, can promote large differences in the number of children couples produce. In polygynous systems, in which men take several wives at the same time, women tend to have more equal access to resources.

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The Egalitarian Illusion: Humans Are Unique but Not Exceptional Species of Mammal

Study looks at reproductive inequality in humans compared to other species. A recent study led by UC Davis has challenged the notion of human exceptionalism in societal behaviors, arguing that humans resemble mammals living in monogamous partnerships and cooperative breeders, while monogamy can c

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