Evol Hum Sci May 2021 PMID 37588530

Male descendant kin promote conservative views on gender issues and conformity to traditional norms.

Nicholas Kerry, Khandis R Blake, Damian R Murray, Robert C Brooks

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Peak: 18 in May 2021
across 3 sources since May 2021

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May 2021 – Aug 2025

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The overall tone features skepticism and critique, with posts like 'our new paper doesn't support Gendered Fitness Interests Theory' and mentions of biological and cultural evolution, which reflect active engagement and debate. The choice of wording indicates a tone of scientific discussion and questioning, emphasizing the nuanced nature of the research and its implications, but with no strong consensus or widespread impact.

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Most discussions challenge or question the findings, indicating mild disagreement or skepticism about the article's conclusions.

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Posts demonstrate curiosity about how kinship influences social attitudes but do not deeply explore the subject.

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Participants reference related studies and theoretical debates, showing moderate engagement and interest in the implications.

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The discussions seem to have a limited influence on broader societal views, mostly focused on academic or theoretical contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • Male kin promote conservative views on gender issues and adherence to traditional norms, suggesting that social attitudes may serve to benefit the reproductive interests of one's kin.
  • The study introduced a measure called gendered fitness interests (GFI), which considers the relatedness and reproductive value of close kin, and found that individuals with more male kin of reproductive age tend to hold more conservative gender and social attitudes.
  • Further analysis showed these effects are influenced not only by one's own sex and reproductive value but also by those of descendant kin, and are associated with higher conformity and conservative voting behavior, supporting the idea that GFI shapes sociopolitical attitudes.

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Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity to traditional norms. https://t.co/eEwmm71PvT https://t.co/3D9JpJnlL7

May 28, 2021 · 96 likes · 21 shares · 69,574 followers View post →
Jaimie Arona Krems
@JaimieKrems · X

Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights): Male-biased gendered fitness interests (index of sex, relatedness + residual reproductive value of kin)

Jun 1, 2021 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 4,939 followers View post →
Evolutionary Human Sciences
@Journal_EHS · X

New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 4,203 followers View post →
Khandis Blake, Ph.D.
@KhandisBlake · X

See these papers if youre interested in those findings: https://t.co/3UwroRiglr https://t.co/s8bRIABfrl https://t.co/wGlVLPi2pq . But our new paper doesn't support Gendered Fitness Interests Theory, and there are reasons to believe the new data are pretty compelling. 4/n

Jan 11, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,213 followers View post →
Pete
@post_liberal · X

Parents of daughters are more likely to vote for left-wing parties apparently according to this https://t.co/mNcaXVRbIZ https://t.co/9Kj3G0jiJo

Jun 28, 2021 · 1 like · 9,687 followers View post →
Khandis Blake, Ph.D.
@KhandisBlake · X

@JaimieKrems @erinomarakunz Also - Prokos (2010). Attitudes about affirmative action for women. @NicholasTKerry1 (2021). Male descendant kin promote conservative views on gender issues. And we've done some related work here: https://t.co/s8bRIABfrl

Feb 20, 2022 · 1 like · 3,213 followers View post →

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Khandis Blake, Ph.D.
@KhandisBlake · X

See these papers if youre interested in those findings: https://t.co/3UwroRiglr https://t.co/s8bRIABfrl https://t.co/wGlVLPi2pq . But our new paper doesn't support Gendered Fitness Interests Theory, and there are reasons to believe the new data are pretty compelling. 4/n

Jan 11, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,213 followers View post →
Uğur Yiğit Karataş
@scisophia · X

Erkekliğin kültürel ve biyolojik evriminde sorun var. Evolutionary Human Sciences'de yayınlanan araştırma, üreme çağında daha fazla erkek akrabaya sahip olmanın, özellikle muhafazakar görüşlerin artması üzerinde büyük bir etkisi olabileceğini öne sürüyor. https://t.co/eVdtXwtD5V

May 13, 2022 · 484 followers View post →
Khandis Blake, Ph.D.
@KhandisBlake · X

@JaimieKrems @erinomarakunz Also - Prokos (2010). Attitudes about affirmative action for women. @NicholasTKerry1 (2021). Male descendant kin promote conservative views on gender issues. And we've done some related work here: https://t.co/s8bRIABfrl

Feb 20, 2022 · 1 like · 3,213 followers View post →
Khandis Blake, Ph.D.
@KhandisBlake · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 5 shares · 3,213 followers View post →
Pete
@post_liberal · X

Parents of daughters are more likely to vote for left-wing parties apparently according to this https://t.co/mNcaXVRbIZ https://t.co/9Kj3G0jiJo

Jun 28, 2021 · 1 like · 9,687 followers View post →
Ruth Mace
@tavitonst · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 5 shares · 3,559 followers View post →
Damian Murray
@DamianMurray1 · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 5 shares · 389 followers View post →
Aaron Lightner
@adlightner · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 5 shares · 462 followers View post →
EHBEA
@EHBEA1 · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 5 shares · 2,707 followers View post →
Evolutionary Human Sciences
@Journal_EHS · X

New article alert

Jun 28, 2021 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 4,203 followers View post →
Kristina Durante
@KristinaDurante · X

RT @JaimieKrems: Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights)…

Jun 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,775 followers View post →
Pete
@post_liberal · X

RT @JaimieKrems: Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights)…

Jun 1, 2021 · 8 shares · 9,687 followers View post →
Rob Brooks
@Brooks_Rob · X

RT @JaimieKrems: Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights)…

Jun 1, 2021 · 8 shares · 3,679 followers View post →
Damian Murray
@DamianMurray1 · X

RT @JaimieKrems: Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights)…

Jun 1, 2021 · 8 shares · 389 followers View post →
Stefan Goetz
@Tangl3dBank · X

RT @JaimieKrems: Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights)…

Jun 1, 2021 · 8 shares · 498 followers View post →
Oklahoma Center for Evolutionary Analysis (OCEAN)
@OCEAN_OKState · X

RT @JaimieKrems: Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights)…

Jun 1, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,297 followers View post →
Jaimie Arona Krems
@JaimieKrems · X

Interesting new work testing how gender of our kin can affect our attitudes toward "gender" issues (e.g., abortion rights): Male-biased gendered fitness interests (index of sex, relatedness + residual reproductive value of kin)

Jun 1, 2021 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 4,939 followers View post →
masculinisme.est.un.humanisme
@UnHumanisme · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 29, 2021 · 21 shares · 162 followers View post →
Pete
@post_liberal · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 9,687 followers View post →
Archidamia of Lacedaemonia
@Archilacedae · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 3,207 followers View post →
Stephen Lingham
@stephenlingham · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 288 followers View post →
La Nueva Ilustración Evolucionista
@newilustracion · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 3,773 followers View post →
Andrew Boldt
@AndreBolkonsky1 · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 54 followers View post →
تسعة نسر
@metanonymous · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 40 followers View post →
Sam
@Sam_villareal1 · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 42 followers View post →
Klaus Feldmann
@feldmann_k · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 719 followers View post →
Filthy Fyodor
@FilthyFyodor · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 210 followers View post →
Kiwi la Jarocha
@KiwiQueenieTw · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 1,149 followers View post →
Andrius Bendikas | Former CEO
@TheFormerCEO · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 236 followers View post →
Dr John Barry
@MalePsychology · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 11,517 followers View post →
That Other Boi
@ThatOtherBoi · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 371 followers View post →
Santi
@kcajsirrom · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 241 followers View post →
#AmorimOUT
@CopyOfOne · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 6,064 followers View post →
come into my tent
@boom_tentpeg · X

RT @DegenRolf: People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity…

May 28, 2021 · 21 shares · 5,224 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

People with more male kin of reproductive age harbor more conservative views on gender issues and exhibit greater conformity to traditional norms. https://t.co/eEwmm71PvT https://t.co/3D9JpJnlL7

May 28, 2021 · 96 likes · 21 shares · 69,574 followers View post →
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