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Such institutions, once governed by masculine values of confrontation and honor in conflict, are now operating under norms that tend to suppress disagreement altogether. Andrews emphasizes that this transition isn’t incidental but rather linked to demographic changes—professions and institutions increasingly filled with women. This demographic feminization has tangible effects; it influences how debate, disagreement, and conflict are handled at societal levels.

The Roots of Feminine Group Dynamics

A fascinating aspect pertains to the intrinsic differences in group behaviors between genders. Andrews cites psychological and evolutionary research to highlight that men and women have developed distinct conflict resolution strategies: