Nipple ban on Instagram and Facebook reveals how bizarre our attitude is towards different genders

Facebook and Instagram were recently told by their parent company, Meta, to overhaul their policy on nipple exposure. But the change may not be as radical as people hope. Here’s why.

Lorraine Green, Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, Edge Hill University • conversation
Feb. 3, 2023 ~7 min

How did the patriarchy start – and will evolution get rid of it?

Not all human societies throughout history have been patriarchal.

Ruth Mace, Professor of Anthropology, UCL • conversation
Sept. 20, 2022 ~17 min


Evolution: how Victorian sexism influenced Darwin's theories – new research

Darwin thought female animals were non-strategic and uniform, making similar decisions.

Matthew Wills, Professor of Evolutionary Palaeobiology at the Milner Centre for Evolution, University of Bath • conversation
Jan. 20, 2022 ~8 min

Nature and nurture both contribute to gender inequality in leadership – but that doesn't mean patriarchy is forever

Recognizing the influence of evolution on behavior and gender norms suggests ways to reduce gender inequality in leadership in the real world.

Christopher von Rueden, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond • conversation
Aug. 18, 2020 ~9 min

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