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Conflict is, in journalistic parlance, good copy. It makes humans pay attention. The problem is, it's not always true.

Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is conflict-based. The problem is that modern evolutionary biology also shows good evidence for cooperation both within and between species.

Humans evolved in Africa. Of all places humans live, Africa still has the largest and most diverse species of both predators and large prey animals.

Before the European re-invasion of Africa, many tribal groups were living in a near-balance with their environments. They only occasionally killed an elephant, and when they did, they used the whole animal. They were largely true hunter-gatherers.

But that term doesn't mean what you think. It's not so neat as "men go hunt big mammoth, women look for edible plants and mushrooms." That stereotype isn't at all true.

Both men and women knew which plants were edible. Both trapped and hunted small game, and the kids, elderly, and disabled probably helped. When large prey came through the area, both men and women would prepare for the hunt. Some women (presumably those who were not heavily pregnant and those without small, LOUD children) would participate in the hunt.

Modern gender roles and definitions are simply that. Modern. Feminism is simply women reclaiming our former diversity of roles in human culture.

TaraMarshall 7 Mar 29
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Darwin's theory was recently disproved it's more like survival of the most adaptable not just the fittest or strongest . As for the rest yeah modern men are generally dicks

So where does that leave modern women? Generally cunts? I don't think so even with all the bad apples that stereo type men as if women are not just as fucked up, generally, as men. You certainly know how to offend

@MichaelT I didn't make any comments about women you just made a very offensive assumption I would never call women that word . As for offending people you have just decided to take offence on behalf of all men which kinda makes my point really .

@SimonMorgan1 Lol... I just read what you said and it seamed pretty straight forward. Lol... John Stewart would call your logic "Glen Beck Style". Circular "logic" that you can connect how ever you want. Any how, I gave my opinion, and only that. So I guess we both wound up offended. Touche! I do hope you have a Happy Easter... I certainly intend on doing so. My bad if I thought that this agnostic web site would be, perhaps, more intelectual and debate driven than it may be. So maybe I will just like everyone's post or refrain from commenting due to fragile sensibilities. Lol! That reminds me of a Black Mirror episode 😉

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