An Evolutionary Psychological Perspective on Cultures of Honor

A key element of cultures of honor is that men in these cultures are prepared to protect with violence the reputation for strength and toughness. Such cultures are likely to develop where (1) a man's resources can be thieved in full by other men and (2) the governing body is weak and thus canno...

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Main Author: Todd K. Shackelford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2005-01-01
Series:Evolutionary Psychology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/147470490500300126

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