Why is this important to know about? Liberalization is changing the conditions for sexual selection, a primary evolutionary input. This is taking place not only in China but also in some other traditional societies, although it is resisted in others. From the standpoint of evolutionary theory and group selection, it is a big deal. Arguably, one factor in America's success has been "the melting pot," and the looser ground rules for sexual selection are key. This is just one of...
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