I read this interesting passage, in a biology book that I am reading now.
The biology community is part of society at large, embedded in the cultural milieu of the times. For example, changing attitudes about career choices have increased the proportion of women in biology, which has in turn affected the emphasis in certain research fields. A few decades ago, for instance, biologists who studied the mating behavior of animals focused mostly on competition among males for access to females. More recent research, however, emphasizes the important role that females play in choosing mates. For example, in many bird species, females prefer the bright coloration that “advertises” a male’s vigorous health, a behavior that enhances the female’s probability of having healthy offspring.
– From ‘Biology’ by Neil Campbell and Jane Reece
That is indeed interesting! Waiting for the review π
It is a thick book (around 1200 pages) and so the review will take some time coming π But I am enjoying reading it π
Haha – if only we can do that in real life! I mean, I should go around telling parents/folks/relatives who are generally interested in the sorry state of my life to look for “brightly colored males.” Hah ha. Enjoyed this post :0)
Glad to know that you liked this passage, Soul π
the world needs more voices and perspective.
Totally agree with you, TBM.