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Haven't we seen a decline in violence and crime during that same period... I wonder if there is correlation, or even causation.
by rafale 5y ago
Haven't we seen a decline in violence and crime during that same period... I wonder if there is correlation, or even causation.
- inglor_cz 5y agoAnd growth in individuals that identify themselves outside the traditional straight/gay framework. While this is generally considered a cultural change, I feel that hormonal changes cannot or at least should not be ruled out a priori.
- willcipriano 5y agoWe have observed hormonal changes in animals when changes occur within their societies, for example when they are no longer the dominant male in the area. I'd imagine that a changing of the role of men in society could cause hormonal changes, also the other way around. Perhaps they compound each other.
- kruxigt 5y agoThis is a good point. The current gynocentric society might still be in a phase of positive feedback through among others this process.
- nodejs_rulez_1 5y ago[flagged]
- theli0nheart 5y agoHave we? Could you provide a source?
- realce 5y agohttps://www.statista.com/statistics/191219/reported-violent-crime-rate-in-the-usa-since-1990/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/191219/reported-violent-... The classic "easy answer" for this stat has generally been the removal of lead paint from most people's lives.
- nkingsy 5y agoLeaded gasoline in the air is the proposed culprit
- chmod600 5y agoDuring pretty much any long period of time, violence in all forms has decreased. This is documented thoroughly in The Better Angels of our Nature by Steven Pinker. Obviously we don't have serum hormone levels for ancient Chinese warriors, so I don't know how well it matches up with the hormone theory.
- jm_l 5y agoTestosterone's supposed correlation with violent crime is the myth that just won't die. https://lithub.com/it-turns-out-theres-not-a-lot-of-science-linking-testosterone-to-violence/ https://lithub.com/it-turns-out-theres-not-a-lot-of-science-...