Woman the hunter
The physiological evidence
Dados Bibliográficos
| ID | 2260132 |
|---|---|
| Autores | C Ocobock (0000-0002-6949-2029, University of Notre Dame Department of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame Department of Gender Studies Notre Dame IN USA, autor correspondente), Sarah Lacy (0000-0001-5754-3354, University of Delaware) |
| Ano | 2024 |
| Volume | 126 |
| Fascículo | 1 |
| Páginas | 7-18 |
| Data de publicação | 2024-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | American Anthropologist (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 0002-7294 • E-ISSN: 1548-1433 |
| Editora | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/aman.13915 |
| OpenAlex | W4386416659 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citações recebidas | 22 |
| Referências citadas | 81 |
Myths of "Man the Hunter" and male biological superiority persist in interpretations and reconstructions of human evolution. Although there are uncontroversial average biological differences between females and males, the potential physiological advantages females may possess are less well-known and less well-studied. Here we review and present emerging physiological evidence that females may be metabolically better suited for endurance activities such as running, which could have profound implications for understanding subsistence capabilities and patterns in the past. We discuss the role of estrogen and adiponectin as respective key modulators of glucose and fat metabolism, both of which are critical fuels during long endurance activities. We also discuss how differences in overall body composition, muscle fiber composition, the metabolic cost of load carrying, and self-pacing may provide females with increased endurance capacities. Highlighting these potential advantages provides a physiological framework that complements existing archaeological (Lacy and Ocobock, this issue) and cultural work reassessing female endurance and hunting capabilities as well as the sexual division of labor. Such a holistic approach is critical to amending our current understanding of hu(wo)man evolution
Biology · Subsistence agriculture · Adipose Tissue and Metabolism · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Ecology · Genetics and Physical Performance
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| Obras citantes distintas | 22 |
|---|---|
| Citações por ano | 4,4 |
| Intervalo de citações | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Velocidade de citação | current |
| Altamente citado | Não |
| Tipos de citação | Neutras: 20 |