Monogamy & Polygamy
The evolution of monogamy and polygamy through social norms
4.5 (249)
27 mins
Monogamy emerged through social norms overriding humanity's biological inclination towards mild polygyny. Religion and inheritance laws enforced monogamous marriage, suppressing male testosterone. Cultural evolution interwined with biological pathways, establishing monogamous traditions in certain societies despite innate polygamous tendencies.
Ep 1:
Is Monogamy Better for Society?
Ep 2:
How Did Human Mating Evolve?
Ep 3:
Does Monogamy Suppress Male Testosterone?
Ep 4:
Were the Victorians Right About Monogamy?
Ep 5:
Are We Naturally Monogamous?
Discussions (12)
Darlene
Level 10 · 10 mo agoIf my husband tried using 'mildly polygynous' as an excuse he’d be sleeping on the porch for sure 😂
Sophia
Level 3 · 10 mo agoI looked up the murder rates for single men and that 3x stat is actually accurate! It is wild how much marriage changes male behavior. The biology makes total sense 🤷🏻♀️
Charles
Level 3 · 10 mo agoJohnny Carson hoarding young women is basically polygyny with extra steps. It really screws over the average guy who just wants to find a wife.
