Women show higher levels of intrasexual competition than men

Research published in Scientific Reports challenges the idea that men are more competitive than women. The findings suggest that when it comes to competition for resources, women are often more competitive than men, though they may use more covert methods to compete. Researchers Joyce Benenson and Henry Markovits hypothesize that women may feel more driven to compete for resources so they can provide for their children.

Women show higher levels of intrasexual competition than men