Darwin's Legacy: An Evolutionary View of Women's Reproductive and Sexual Functioning
@article{Harris2013DarwinsLA, title={Darwin's Legacy: An Evolutionary View of Women's Reproductive and Sexual Functioning}, author={A. L. Harris and V. Vitzthum}, journal={The Journal of Sex Research}, year={2013}, volume={50}, pages={207 - 246} }
On the Origin of Species, published just over 150 years ago, has deeply influenced thinking in both scientific and wider communities. Darwin's legacy includes recognition of the fact that all organisms evolve; that variation within and between species is natural and normal; and that an evolutionary approach to understanding the sources and consequences of this variation comprises theoretical frameworks, testable hypotheses, and rigorously collected evidence. With an eye toward facilitating… CONTINUE READING
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