Evolutionary Psych Strikes Back

Raises eyebrows, doesn't it? The guys are telling us that men will naturally wander, and the gals, whether they follow evolutionary, social-role or social-constructionist theory, are telling us that's not so. They've all got something to back up their narrative, but there's one thing to remember: Each of these narratives was born creatively, at least in part, from the head of the researcher who promotes it. So before we are drawn into their battle of the sexes, perhaps we should be putting today's gender explorers on the couch as well.

Tags: agitation, battle of the sexes, biological differences, boys against girls, culture family, hearth, objections, origins, rages, rancor, serious research, skirmish, society culture, spitballs, war between the sexes

Current Issue

Everyday Creativity

How to start living creatively and reap the benefits.

Find a Therapist

Search our customized Directory for a licensed professional near you.