Testosterone

Testosterone is a remarkably potent influence in humans, differentiating males and females, and encouraging behaviours that help us compete for and attract mates. To accomplish our reproductive goals, the hormone affects the temperaments, interests and skills of boys, girls, men and women, the gendered structure of societies and the way we date, mate, think, parent, sexually harass, and fight. Carole K. Hooven shows how testosterone influences our bodies, brains, and behaviour.