Lecture by Evgeniya Timonova “Who’s the Boss? The Biology of Female Dominance”

Female dominance is very common in the wild, yet it somehow surprises us deeply. So expect plenty of surprises in this lecture.

We will discuss:

why in some species males are dominant, while in others females take the lead;

how female dominance evolved, what influences it, and who benefits;

the female style of leadership: a gentle touch or an iron fist?

what is the secret of female power from a biological perspective.