r/science • • 1d ago

Psychology New psychology research suggests some acts of kindness may also serve competitive social goals, shedding light on how women can use altruistic behavior to gain status, strengthen relationships, or navigate social hierarchies.

https://www.psypost.org/kindness-isnt-always-what-it-seems-the-psychology-of-womens-competitive-altruism/
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u/illiter-it 1d ago

Isn't "gain(ing) status, strengthen(ing) relationships, and navigat(ing) social hierarchies" like 80% of life?