Discuss Evolutionary Explanations for Individual Human Aggression: Infidelity and Jealousy [8+16] Jealousy is an emotional state aroused by a perceived threat to a relationship that motivates aggressive behaviour to counter the threat. Infidelity involves a sexual partner being unfaithful either sexually, emotionally or both. This explanation is related to the Evolutionary approach to mating behaviour because Buss argues that gender respond differently because of different adaptations they each experience regarding reproductive concerns. Although both genders experience emotional and sexual jealousy, the cues are weighted differently because of the different reproductive concerns. Men are more distressed about sexual infidelity because of the adaptive problem of uncertain paternity and the risk of investing resources in a child who is not theirs.
Both Peterson and Wrangham believe that war and human violence exist because of inherited behavioral tendencies. These tendencies are the result of sexual selection where aggressive males typically dominant less-aggressive males, preventing them from mating and passing on their traits. Sure, we can see evidence of this in the Guido tribes of the northeastern United States, but due to rampant steroid use the chances for reproductive success are slim. Nonetheless, Wrangham and Peterson appear to suffer from monomania, as their argument for an inherent tendency towards violence seems to focus primarily on sexual selection as the driving force behind keeping the aggressive "gene" in our blood. While they conclude that pride is an integral factor in perpetuating violence, primarily among males, it does not prove that humans and chimps are biologically prone to violence.
A man whose mate was unfaithful risked investing in offspring who were not his own, while a woman with an unfaithful mate risked the diversion of resources away from her & her children. Sexual jealousy, therefore, may have evolved as a solution to these problems. Men are more jealous of the sexual act; to avoid cuckoldry while women are more
Psychology If we were comparing Robert Pickton to the theories of some psychologists, like Sigmund Freud for example, would say that in Pickton’s case, his ID is a more dominant thing and that he has a constant urge to seek physical satisfaction. I would also describe him as being anal expulsive because he is defiant and reckless. I feel that he could also be a little impotent and unsatisfied in his life which would motivate him to seek the physical satisfaction that the ID demands or that he was lacking. I feel like there could be some unresolved anger with a woman figure from his past, which would explain
Threat model based on Blalock’s power threat hypothesis, which states that groups that pose a threat to the majority are more likely to be discriminated against and be the subject of violent action. 2. Describe in detail Religious Rituals- Sosis 2004- believes that the natural costs of religious rituals are the major feature that contributes to the success of religion, natural selection favoured this development. Engaging in painful rituals, self flagellation, and an individual signals commitment to a group. So, this promotes cooperation within the group, Zahavi and Zahavi- the significant costs of these acts also serve as deterrents for anyone who doesn’t believe in the teachings of a particular group but wants to take advantage of its benefits.
This implies that he may be suppressing his feelings towards Othello. He might also be in denial about his sexuality- his reasons for plotting against Othello do not make much sense and are not realistic- claims Othello slept with his wife, but he’s not sure but will go with it anyway< weak argument. Hides his motive, goes against S.T Coleridge< malicious malignity. Iago does have a reason; he is in love with Othello and wants to posses him completely. He is also jealous of Cassio, perhaps he thought he would get the position of lieutenant as he felt he and
Through her viewpoints, Bartky emphasizes the understanding of epistemic risk as the interpretation of the woman making her male companion the center of everything, and therefore risking the loss of herself as and individual. This all demonstrates how the male role in Sex and the City depicts a true image of the dominance of men in romantic relationships according to Bartky’s “Feeding Egos and Tending Wounds.” In Sex and the City’s episode 54, “Time and Punishment,” the key issue is Carrie’s infidelity to Aiden, her boyfriend, with her ex-boyfriend, Big. The conflict between Carrie and Aiden arises after she receives a message on her answering machine from Big while lying in the bed with Aiden. From that point on Carrie’s relationship with Aiden takes a downward spiral. (Look up quote in book on pg.
Second, masculinity has been such a daring transformation which affects all males from the time they are young. It has caused young and adult males to be more less superior and also show lack of confidence. Kimmel also suggests that feminists have bought a change in men where "feminism" might be applied in ways that actually help boys. Given that the unfairness and misinformation has created back lashes between males and females has clearly argued by Kimmel which he emphasizes how the "traditional masculinity" has affected how a boy portrays himself in society. Violence is a major influence in men's masculinity because it causes the men to think into a different state of mind.
The possibility of sexual infidelity posed different adaptive problems for males and females. A man whose mate was unfaithful risked investing in offspring who were not his own, while a women with an unfaithful mate risked the diversion of resources away from her & her children. Sexual jealousy, therefore, may have evolved as a solution to these problems. Men are more jealous of the sexual
It is thought that in a patriarchal society domestic violence against a woman by a man is inevitable as men like to prove their control. Radical feminists believe that for patriarchy to be abolished, which it should, then women must separate themselves from men, for example, they suggest ‘political lesbianism’ as to have heterosexual relationships it involves ‘sleeping with the enemy’, this male dominance over woman may be the reason there is an increase of same- sex and matriarchal families as men are no longer apart of the family structure. There is proof that this theory is based on truth as men and women are not equal, for example, men get higher wages in several jobs however, there is also issues other feminists and theorists have which is that females can also be abusive to the people surrounding them and it ignores the other factors for violence such as financial stress or mental health problems therefore domestic violence is not necessarily a way of gaining control. Marxists Feminists argue that men are not the main cause of women’s suppression but rather that capitalism is as it uses women to perform the jobs and services they need. This is because women as said to a ‘reserve army’ of cheap labour as they are taken on when extra workers or needed and then