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In fact, the most dominant man isn't necessarily the physically most dominant one, since in humans social power and wealth can provide more protection than mere physical force (as one can buy such force or use social ties to get access to it). | In fact, the most dominant man isn't necessarily the physically most dominant one, since in humans social power and wealth can provide more protection than mere physical force (as one can buy such force or use social ties to get access to it). | ||
The sexual dimorphism in strength and [[neoteny]] may in part come from men preferring short, weak women who are easy to control and hence less likely to cuckold them. In fact, not just men have this preference, but also their relatives who | The sexual dimorphism in strength and [[neoteny]] may in part come from men preferring short, weak women who are easy to control and hence less likely to cuckold them. In fact, not just men have this preference, but also their relatives who have an interest their heirs of their family wealth are genetically related (as genetic relatedness increases [[reproductive success]], i.e. kin selection). | ||
== References == | == References == | ||