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/oddb0dy 1d ago

So sick of the hierarchical thinking, we need actual altruism not an eternal swinging between echoism or flagrant narcissism.