Female Evolutionary History and the Origin of Mammals

Female Evolutionary History and the Origin of Mammals<br />The Leakey Foundation - California Academy of Sciences<br />A panel exploring women and the paleolithic glass ceiling. When woman-the-gatherer was first proposed as a counter to man-the-hunter, we were only beginning to understand the many faces of primate females – their role as teachers, tool users, carriers of tradition, and as the social glue in society. In ensuing decades we have learned about the skills and talents of female primates which have been key ingredients in the evolution of our species."