An Evolutionary Hypothesis For Eating Disorders
Riadh T. Abed argues that the roots of some eating disorders may be sexual competition. Published in the British Journal of Medical Psychology 71(4):525-547.
The Sexual Competition Hypothesis for Eating Disorders
A hypothesis that suggests eating disorders stem from intense female intra-sexual competition for mates.
Evolutionary Psychology
NPR radio discussion on the assumption that women have evolved physically and psychologically to be weaker, less assertive, and monogamous, while men are naturally stronger, aggressive, and promiscuous.
Sexual Selection and the Mind
Geoffrey Miller provides an overview of the subject matter and genetics may provide important insight into mate finding behavior.
Sex on the Brain
An NPR discussion with Deborah Blum on how commercial advertising exploits adaptations associated with mate finding.
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