From Polygamy to Monogamy, Social Progress or Suppression of Human Nature?

Lingfeng Wu

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/8/20230002

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Wu,L. (2023).From Polygamy to Monogamy, Social Progress or Suppression of Human Nature?.Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,8,1-4.

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From Polygamy to Monogamy, Social Progress or Suppression of Human Nature?

Lingfeng Wu *^,1,

¹ The Ohio State University

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/8/20230002

Abstract

This work studies how mating strategies vary between long-term and short-term relationships, and between males and females. Therefore, it leads to the discussion and comparison between monogamy and polygamy. In this work, males’ and females’ biological difference is analyzed to present different priorities in mating strategy. Additionally, the optimal evolutionary mating strategies for men and women are present according to their own circumstances and needs. From a macro point of view, sexual market is objectively existed, which make it crucial for people to know how to improve and make use of their sexual market values, such as choosing an appropriate mating strategy and marriage.

Keywords

polygamy, monogamy, mating, evolution, psychology

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Wu,L. (2023).From Polygamy to Monogamy, Social Progress or Suppression of Human Nature?.Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,8,1-4.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Social Psychology and Humanity Studies

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ISBN：978-1-915371-97-3(Print) / 978-1-915371-98-0(Online)

Conference date: 24 April 2023

Editor：Muhammad Idrees, Faisalabad Matilde Lafuente-Lechuga

Series: Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media

Volume number: Vol.8

ISSN：2753-7048(Print) / 2753-7056(Online)

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