SOCI 100A Lecture 9: Sociology 10:13
16 Jan 2019
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The number of sperm is not dependent on the length of time since sexual activity, instead, on the length of time the partner was away. Suggests to researchers that it is the thought of female straying that is responsible. The more chances she has had to collect sperm from other males, the more profusely her mate sends in his own troops . Moulay ismail ( warrior king who ruled morocco from 1672-1727) >1,000 children. However, genghis khan"s (1162-1227) impact is perhaps even more astounding. A 2003 analysis found that 1 out of every 200 males alive today can be linked back to the great conqueror. Further, 1,000 of 1,154 past and present human societies allow polygyny (>1 wife) (95%) Thus, the dominance of this form of marriage may suggest a genetic link. Since women can only have one pregnancy at a time, the theory suggests they will be more selective in their mate selection.
