JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why do we form social hierarchies? Überall im Tierreich gibt es Hackordnungen. Sie bestimmen, wer mehr Futter, den besten Partner oder ein warmes Bad bekommt. Wir Menschen sind keine Ausnahme.

  • Published In: Spotlight - Einfach Besser Englisch, 2023, n. 6. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SCHAUMANN, LEONIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on social hierarchies, which are common among animals and humans, and are based on dominance signals that help them gain and maintain their rank in society for access to resources and mating opportunities, while humans have established prestige-based hierarchies based on specialist knowledge and skills.

Additional Information

  • Source:Spotlight - Einfach Besser Englisch. 2023/05, Issue 6, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0944-1972
  • Accession Number:163057126

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