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In this chapter, the model of parental choice is applied to understanding the mating patterns in post-industrial societies. The model predicts that individual mate choice is the primary sexual selection force, with all other sexual selection forces being weak. It also predicts that, in terms of parental choice, female parents exercise more influence than male parents over mate choice. Consistent with these predictions, in post-industrial societies individuals choose their own mates. Parents still exercise influence, but they do so indirectly with the use of several manipulation tactics.
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Apostolou, M. (2017). Sexual Selection Under Parental Choice in Post-industrial Societies. In: Sexual Selection in Homo sapiens. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58999-2_6
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