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Topics related to sexual selection are subject to political controversy and academic bias, presumably due to female scientists being involved who do not want to portrait female choice or behavior as maladaptive. | Topics related to sexual selection are subject to political controversy and academic bias, presumably due to female scientists being involved who do not want to portrait female choice or behavior as maladaptive. | ||
The notion of "sexy sons" has an (arguably justified) [[slut]]-shaming undertone, which would seem [[political correctness|politically incorrect]] and prone to self-censorship. | The notion of "sexy sons" has an (arguably justified) [[slut]]-shaming undertone, which would seem [[political correctness|politically incorrect]] and prone to self-censorship. | ||
Throw in the [[women-are-wonderful effect]] and you get "good genes" also implies that women select the "best" men, so their [[sexual revolution|sexual freedom]] is justified and good. | Throw in the [[women-are-wonderful effect]] and you get "good genes" also implies that women select the "best" men, so their [[sexual revolution|sexual freedom]] is justified and good. Some feminists unsurprisingly hold such good genes views, some of which have worked as criminal investigator and "justice fighters" for the FBI.<ref>http://archive.is/wip/ZiejW</ref> | ||
Further, considering women's secondary sexual characteristics as means to conspicuously advertise themselves implies that they signal nubility, which however occurs long before reaching legal age. | Further, considering women's secondary sexual characteristics as means to conspicuously advertise themselves implies that they signal nubility, which however occurs long before reaching legal age. | ||