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In *Sexual Strategies*, science journalist Mary Batten examines the science behind female mate choice across species—from fruit flies to primates—and its implications for human relationships and gender competition. By highlighting how women often lead mate selection, Batten challenges long‑standing myths of passive females and shows that both biological and cultural forces intertwine to shape human sexuality and social problems.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Mary Batten
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