When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault (Unabridged)
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4.5 • 14 Ratings
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- $25.99
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Publisher Description
“An exceptional book” (Helen Fisher) by a leading evolutionary psychologist and sex researcher that lays out a new theory of sexual conflict, exposing the roots of the dangerous dynamics that underpin men’s predatory behavior - and what can be done to address it.
Sexual conflict permeates ancient religions, from injunctions about thy neighbor's wife to the permissible rape of infidels. It is etched in written laws that dictate who can and cannot have sex with whom. Its manifestations shape our sexual morality, evoking approving accolades or contemptuous condemnation. It produces sexual double standards that flourish even in the most sexually egalitarian cultures on earth. And although every person alive struggles with sexual conflict, most of us see only the tip of the iceberg: dating deception, a politician's unsavory sexual grab, the slow crumbling of a once-happy marriage, a romantic breakup that turns nasty.
When Men Behave Badly shows that this "battle of the sexes" is deeper and far more pervasive than anyone has recognized, revealing the hidden roots of sexual conflict - roots that originated over deep evolutionary time - which define the sexual psychology we currently carry around in our 3.5-pound brains. Providing novel insights into our minds and behaviors, When Men Behave Badly presents a unifying new theory of sexual conflict, and offers practical advice for men and women seeking to avoid it.
Customer Reviews
Another great book from Dr. Buss
This book is taking me forever to finish. Not because it’s a difficult read (listen, rather) or that it’s especially long, but because it’s that good. I have listened to chapter 3 four times, and chapter 4 two times. I plan on listening to chapter 4 again. Key points: (1) accessible language, (2) great review of data, (3) excellent connections made between theory, and (4) definitions are provided throughout. You don’t need a master’s degree in anything to enjoy/understand this book.
Waste of time
I grew up as a feminist, and in its purest sense I still am..
I bought this book to have an open mind and be aware of any new findings in interrelationships and possible insights into myself as a male, and what circumstances I can avoid to “behave badly”
he mentioned a quote about going to the source of the problem (men; which would be me) to fix it.
I’m increasingly observing that being a male feminist and lacking some “dark triad” qualities is counter productive in inter gender relationships.
This book was definitely written in an echo chamber but I’m sure it made the author a lot of money and status in their circle.
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