Throughout modern human (i.e. Homo sapiens sapiens) pre-historic and historic evolution our life history patterns
have not diverged from the evolved pattern. In both huntergatherer and agricultural systems, we allocated time and energy towards growth and reproduction at roughly the same intervals. This may at first seem strange considering massive socio-sexual changes resulted from the emergence of defensible
and heritable wealth in agricultural systems. Examples include:
• Higher emphasis on symbolically mediated long-term pair bonds (i.e. marriages)
• Patrilineal inheritance
• Exaggerated emphasis on division of labour