
poli_sci_guy
I think the correct question is: “Are women getting taller RELATIVE to men?” Cuz that’s what it feels like 😭No it’s just interesting how human populations change over time. Idk why men are taller than women, but I do know that more K-selected species tend to have larger males while more r-selected ones tend to have larger females. (Also note that this selection theory isn’t always true or useful). Big females make many babies, which creates a reproductive advantage. Maybe lower reproductive rates foster physical fighting among males, increasing their size?