Gender Roles Reversed: Prehistoric Women Excelled in Hunting, Study Finds
Two new studies challenge the traditional notion that men were the primary hunters in prehistoric times, suggesting that women were likely the superior hunters. Physiological advantages such as women's better endurance, hormone levels, and skeletal structure make them well-suited for the arduous task of hunting. Archaeological evidence also shows that women suffered hunting-related injuries and were buried with hunting equipment, indicating their active participation in hunting. The researchers aim to correct the historical erasure of women's role in hunting and challenge the idea of female physical inferiority.