Is there evidence for this, or is it just something inferred from what we know about gender power dynamics and the like?
As for evidence, it seems plausible, as mitochondrial DNA and Y-Chromosomal DNA come respectively from our mothers and fathers. And so, I could imagine an analysis of mutation drift relative to known rates of mutation could make an inference on this over generations.
Is there evidence for this, or is it just something inferred from what we know about gender power dynamics and the like?
As for evidence, it seems plausible, as mitochondrial DNA and Y-Chromosomal DNA come respectively from our mothers and fathers. And so, I could imagine an analysis of mutation drift relative to known rates of mutation could make an inference on this over generations.