this concept occured to me while watching a program about the "last great ape"--the bonobo. it contrasted the behavior of bonobos and chimps--both of which share with humans over 98% of our DNA.
bonobos are peaceful and mildly matriarchal, mothers are there for their kids their whole lives, and they have sex all the time, females stick together against males that try to mistreat them. chimps are violent, strongly patriarchal- with males often killing each other, beating females, committing infanticide-- they must compete for mates. females fend for themselves and are often "loners" and are easy targets for male attacks.
it occurred to me that we could learn from the bonobos. if women were to stick together more, instead of competing and working against each other it would prevent women from being overpowered. and if sex were less restricted, that would possibly prevent turmoil. and mothering is also a key element--to raise our children to respect each other, regardless of gender.
2007-02-14
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