» An Evolutionary Hypothesis For Eating Disorders - Riadh T. Abed argues that the roots of some eating disorders may be sexual competition. Published in the British Journal of Medical Psychology 71(4):525-547.
» Evolutionary Psychology - NPR radio discussion on the assumption that women have evolved physically and psychologically to be weaker, less assertive, and monogamous, while men are naturally stronger, aggressive, and promiscuous.
» Sex on the Brain - An NPR discussion with Deborah Blum on how commercial advertising exploits adaptations associated with mate finding.
» Sexual Selection and the Mind - Geoffrey Miller provides an overview of the subject matter and genetics may provide important insight into mate finding behavior.
» The Sexual Competition Hypothesis for Eating Disorders - A hypothesis that suggests eating disorders stem from intense female intra-sexual competition for mates.
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