Which of the following pieces of evidence supports Eagly and Wood's (1999,2002,2015)perspective that gender differences in mate preferences are driven by culture rather than evolution?
A) The greater the gender equality in a given society, the less importance women place on earning capacity in a potential mate.
B) The greater the gender equality in a given society, the more importance women place on earning capacity in a potential mate.
C) The greater the gender equality in a given society, the less importance women place on physical attractiveness in a potential mate.
D) Across cultures, men tend to value physical attractiveness more than women.

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This evidence supports Eagly and Wood's perspective because it suggests that cultural factors, such as gender equality, influence mate preferences. Specifically, in societies where women have greater opportunities and rights, they may prioritize other qualities in a mate beyond earning capacity. This suggests that mate preferences, and thus gender differences in mate preferences, are not solely the result of evolutionary processes but are also shaped by cultural factors.

Which of the Following Pieces of Evidence Supports Eagly and Wood's