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Lecture

Sexual Conflicts: Evolutionary Perspectives

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HUM-275: Evolutionary psychology

La psychologie évolutionniste est une discipline située au carrefour de la biologie, de la psychologie, de l'anthropologie, des sciences sociales et naturelles qui examine les traits psychologiques et les comportements humains dans une perspective évolutio ...

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This lecture explores sexual conflicts between genders, focusing on evolutionary perspectives. Topics include conflicts over sexual access, investment, infidelity, jealousy, and partner retention. The instructor discusses strategic interference theory, sexual coercion, and the impact of patriarchy on gender dynamics.

Instructor

Bruno Lemaitre

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