Gendered Species
A Natural History of Patriarchy
A book by Tamas David-Barrett
Groundbreaking science that rethinks our species’ relationship with gender norms, through the telling of the rise and fall of the patriarchy.
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How long have humans lived in patriarchy?
Did ancient climate trigger the rise of male dominance?
Why did the patriarchy emerge 11 times?
Why do matriarchies have women’s jobs and men’s jobs?
What connects the plough to harsh rules about sex?
Why was marriage invented by all patriarchies?
How is the patriarchy ending and why?
Why do gender norms vary, and why do they change?
Prof Reneé Hirschon, founder of feminist anthropology, author of the Women and Property, Women as Property
“The most important science book on gender in the 21st century.”
Prof Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology, University of Oxford, author of the books Human Story, and Grooming, Gossip, and Language, and The Social Brain
“A fundamental insight into the social organisation of our species.”
Prof Anna Rotkirch, professor of evolutionary demography and director of Helsinki Population Studies Institute
“This magisterial invites us to rethink the behavioural basis of sexual politics. The aim is not to provoke or please, but to offer the reader a calm scientific framing to the history of gender norms.”
Nusrat Durrani, founder and former CEO of MTV World.
“An illuminating and pioneering work of science that will transform our understanding of the human species.”
Craig Forman, founder and partner NextNews Ventures and past CEO and President of McClatchy Co.
“An outstandingly fresh look at an important subject.”
Melissa Unger, artist, author, founder & creative director of Seymour Projects.
“I knew this book would be good because Tamás Dávid-Barrett wrote it. His lectures are legendary. But having read it, I think it is actually imperative reading for all.”
Dijana Galijasevic (CEO and co-founder, Impact Hero)
“In an age where understanding human nature calls for refreshing narratives, Tamás Dávid-Barrett offers a much-needed new theory on gender norms, their evolution, and our own gendered species.”
Meet the author
Dr. Tamás Dávid-Barrett is an evolutionary behavioural scientist at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the evolutionary origins of human social behaviour and its current manifestations. His work intersects anthropology, biology, economics, sociology, and psychology, often making him the embodiment of these interdisciplinary fields.
Tamás has studied in London, Cambridge, and Budapest, and has conducted research in over forty countries across five continents. He is a fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute and lectures extensively worldwide. It is Tamás's multidisciplinary approach, combined with his extensive experience, that has contributed to the remarkable breadth and depth of knowledge presented in his book, "Gendered Species." This book offers the first comprehensive scientific exploration of one of humanity's most fundamental issues.
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