However, recent research challenges this “man the hunter” hypothesis, revealing a more nuanced reality in which women played ...

(CNN) — In a forest community where people forage to survive, hunters return from a successful outing with fresh kills slung over their shoulders. If you think you can picture them based on common ...

When it comes to hunting down a sabre-tooth tiger or slaying a woolly mammoth, the fairer sex has the upper hand, according to two new studies. It has long been claimed that in prehistoric times men ...

A new study published Wednesday is calling into question one of the oldest stereotypes about the roles of men and women, finding that female members of many of the world's remaining foraging societies ...

For decades, scientists have believed that early humans had a division of labor: Men generally did the hunting and women did the gathering. And this view hasn’t been limited to academics. It’s often ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the most persistent myths that reinforces traditional gender ...

One of the most persistent myths that reinforces traditional gender roles and binaries is the idea that men are best slated to work outside the home due to their nature as hunters, while women are ...