I know that this is due to differences in testosterone production.
But why the differential evolution? What is the adaptive purpose of beards in men?
2006-09-04 15:39:53 · 13 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Wow! Impressive first wave.
2006-09-04 15:50:02 · update #1
Since from the beginning, it was to be man's job to till the land, maybe a beard was to be protection from the elements.
2006-09-04 15:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by pipi08_2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference in evolution came about because men were the predominant hunters of the male/female society of humanity. Men were the hunter providers and needed facial hair to give them camoflage in the brush when hunting. An additional advantage of long hair and beards was the protection offered from flying insects that bit or stung the sensitive areas around the neck, ears, and face.
2006-09-08 21:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's due to the fact that during the pre-historic period it was a visual symbol of maturity and could serve to attract women. It also helped to camouflage while men were out hunting.
2006-09-04 22:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by cocoamedusa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's for gender identification. Many animals have specific gender characteristics for this purpose. Lions for instance. The male has a mane, the female doesn't.
In mammals, these differences seem to be more for the purpose of like gender, identifying like gender for competitive purposes. For instance, male deer (bucks) have antlers which they use to identify each other and compete with, for the right to procreate with the females.
In humans, this may have been how ancient tribal competitors determined whom to kill, and whom to capture.
2006-09-04 22:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by ubavontuba 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why! Why ask me? Am I the Shell answer man?
Being a man, I am extremely thankful that women do not have beards. Weird is weird, but...........
2006-09-04 22:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by submariner662 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As paul has said here in his answer, that women wear them down lower in their pubic areas. But I won't go with that answer. I'll tell you what is the most horrific site to see.......Indian women have the most hairy lips and hairy chins, okay? They don't think about what they look like on the outside...they don't shave nor cut theirs hairs off with peelers. UGGGGH! how ugly is that?!?!?!?!?
2006-09-04 22:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by iwasjustawanderinman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women do. Just visit El Campo, and you'll see.
2006-09-04 22:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know but I would think that it would have something to do with a visual signal of sexual maturity.
2006-09-04 23:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some women do have beards
more comonly mustaches
same with men
2006-09-04 22:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuase men was more strong and tough, and so more good DNA than women i think ...
2006-09-04 22:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by y_nox2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋