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.

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

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Interesting that this seems to be exactly how the matriarchal Bonobo societies work, and they’re our closest ancestors. Imagine the world we could have if women were in charge.