Wow! I never would have thought…
Differing roles in prehistoric times have evolved into different shopping styles, U.S. researchers say. “While women spent their days gathering food, often with children, men were hunters who made specific plans about how to catch and kill their prey,” The Daily Telegraph reports. Prof. Daniel Kruger of the University of Michigan, who led the study, said:
“When gathering, women must be very adept at choosing just the right colour, texture and smell to ensure food safety and quality,” he explained. “They must also time harvests … In modern terms, women are much more likely than men to know when a specific type of item will go on sale. Women also spend much more time choosing the perfect fabric, colour and texture.”
In prehistoric times, men had to hunt for specific items, which meant they had to be clinical in their approach as they are now with shopping. “Men often have a specific item in mind and want to get in, get it and get out,” he said. “It’s critical to get meat home as quickly as possible. Taking young children isn’t safe in a hunt and would likely hinder progress.”
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Andrea adds: Oh for Pete’s sake. Why so many researchers devoting themselves to dumb projects?
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