History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: really, how creepy for a progressive board group of men to ask.. how young of a girl can we lust [View all]Moonwalk
(2,322 posts)...that do pretty much the same thing as we do. Biologically.
We are the smartest creatures, of course, and I'm not saying that intelligence and such isn't involved. But I am saying that it may SERVE our biological imperatives. Those being, for the male, to keep the most attractive ladies for himself--and get other younger males to help him so he can keep doing it even when he's past his prime. Male lions usually have buddies who help them keep their territory and harem. Likewise wolves.
How is that different from what older men in tribes do to maintain their power and their harem?
And this is not to say, by the way, that the older man isn't often overthrown. They're constantly challenged. And will lose out to younger rivals. But, again, your argument was "why would the woman biologically want this older man"? And the answer is, she doesn't. But she does want a provider for her and her kids. BIOLOGICALLY as the kids have to live and survive. And motherhood there is a powerful, biological drive. If it wasn't, we mammals wouldn't take care of those kids as needed.
So. Yes, the young female wants to have sex with the young males. And often does behind the older male's back. But she also wants that male who can help her care for the babies. That is biological. And so the older male has a chance, sometimes a better chance, of attracting the female on that score.