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Many would consider it ironic that men are more likely than women to feel comfortable about
having casual sex with multiple partners and yet at the same time more likely to feel jealous rage over a
mate's having sex with someone else. How would an evolutionary psychologist explain these gender
differences? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this evolutionary explanation?

In an evolutionary psychologist's perspective, animals inherit the need and duty to transmit as
many of their genes as they can to continue their line of generations. In general, men and women have
different views and interests when it comes to sex. Although it would be at best when a male can
commit to fathering his offspring, he is able to produce as many offspring as he wants/cans without too
much consideration (Rather unacceptable in modern Western society). On the other hand, when a
women can only produce so many children in her lifetime. She carries the offspring for usually nine
months in her womb and then is expected to nurture the child until he/she is able to fend for
themselves. However, most men produce hundreds of millions of sperm each day and do not carry the
same responsibilities as a female. Possibly the lack of awareness of the responsibilities cause males to
be more likely to engage in casual sex.
Jealousy is defined as an emotional state that is aroused by a perceived threat to a relationship
or position. Evolutionary psychologists believe that the reasons that trigger sexual jealousy is rather
different in men and women. Men often get angry when they suspect infidelity, possibly due to the
want for possession of his mate and/or the child and the fear of paternal uncertainty. Women are often
more susceptible to jealousy because of the fear of depriving their child or children of emotional
support and commitment.
As our society and world continues to revolutionize, the social expectations and norms for men
and women will as well. As far as we know, our biological duties will continue as shown through the
birth of children all over the world. However, when it comes to the evolution of perspectives of casual
sex, it will change/stay the same depending on the culture, the social norm, and the mindset of
individuals.

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