“Demonic Males” undersøger årsagerne til mandlig vold ud fra menneskets evolution og vores nære slægtninge, de store aber. Forfatteren argumenterer for, at et mere fredeligt samfund kan opnås gennem magtdeling mellem kønnene og øget seksuel diversitet. Bogen er baseret på grundig videnskabelig forskning og søger at vække debat om vold.
Titel på undersøgelse:
Demonic Males: Apes and the Origins of Human Violence.
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Hele abstrakt på originalsprog:
Described as “remarkable and utterly fascinating” by Jane Goodall, Demonic Males examines why men exhibit greater violence than women—killing, raping, and waging war—through the lens of human evolution and comparisons with our closest relatives, the great apes. Drawing on meticulous research, the authors argue that male violence stems from evolutionary roots shared with apes like chimpanzees, where dominance and aggression prevail, unlike the more peaceful bonobos. They propose that a peaceful society hinges on two key factors: power-sharing between males and females and abundant, diverse sexual activity (both homosexual and heterosexual), which reduce male competition and aggression. This groundbreaking, often shocking study blends vivid storytelling with scientific rigor to reveal how these dynamics shape violence. Peterson and Wrangham’s work sparks debate, offering insights into curbing the escalating violence threatening human society, making it essential reading for those seeking solutions to this pervasive issue.