Odlišní - Jak nám primáti pomáhají pochopit naše genderové role – de Waal Frans (2024)

In the book 'Different', world-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal contributes to the long-standing debate about the influence of nature and nurture. Drawing on decades of observation and study of both human and animal behavior, he presents stunning insights into the roles of biological sex and gender.
He demonstrates that although biological sex and gender are intertwined and humans share some sexual behavioral differences with other primates, biology offers no justification for the existing gender inequality.
The book stands out with its fresh and thought-provoking approach to the topic, interwoven with de Waal's personal experiences - growing up in a Dutch family with six boys, his marriage to a French woman with a different approach to gender roles, and decades of academic battles over outdated scientific theories that are slowly fading from public discourse.
With humor, compassion, and clarity, de Waal seeks to broaden the discussion on gender. He does not shy away from sexual orientation and gender identity, showing that even in the world of primates, not everyone fits into traditional gender binary boxes. This book does not deny differences; rather, it provides evidence that there is a place for everyone in society.

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