NCSU Course ZO410 Lectures: 
Dominance

Territories/Space


Social Dominance
-both dominant AND subordinate individualsmust benefit from dominance in order for it to be an organizational force in social systems

Dominance Hierarchy (one type of social organization)

- aggression important
- family groups, dominant=parents
- larger groups, dominant= strength, size, age, history, etc.

Ranks
1) Linear
2) Triangular
 

Females:
- in separate hierarchy
- in mixed hierarchy

Young:
- rank of mother
- history
- supported vs. submit

Aging:
- maintain status
- long-term memory
 

Stress:
- mid-ranking males
- glucocorticoids: carbo reserves, decrease immune system and steroid levels

Options for Submissives:
1) emigrate
2) associate with dominant
3) leave with mate
4) wait it out

#1 most common
 
 

Humans

dominance= power
Males:
- unequal distribution and control over resources
- title, profession, possessions, etc.
- postures

Pre-adult Studies:
- preschool
- high school
 
 

Territories and Space

Social Spacing

Home Range
Territory
- cost
- economic defensibilty
Comparision
Types of Territories

Human Territoriality
American Indian examples
- animal models used to predict
Modern Society
-homes
-personal space

Human Warfare
-definition
- ethnocentricism
- resources
- genetic relationships
- tribalism
- cultural basis
- inevitable?
 

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