#66: Women invented division of labor
Adam Smith pointed out that the division of labor leads to greater productivity because it allows people to specialize and become very good at what they do. What Adam Smith did not know is that women invented the division of labor.
Many years ago, men hunted and women gathered. According to Drs Kuhn and Stiner of the University of Arizona, this division of labor originated in a warmer part of the world, where plant foods are gathered all year round. So, when humans moved into colder areas, females gave a significant advantage by providing fall-back foods when big game was scarce, and by making clothing and shelters. Humans expanded, Neanderthals did not.
Now I wonder, if women established the foundation of modern economics, and so launched the process of growth that continues to this day, why did Mrs Pelosi take so long to arrive?
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2007 James Henry McIntosh
James can be heard on Public Radio, 88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA.
Monday - 7:19am and Saturday - 8:19am
Many years ago, men hunted and women gathered. According to Drs Kuhn and Stiner of the University of Arizona, this division of labor originated in a warmer part of the world, where plant foods are gathered all year round. So, when humans moved into colder areas, females gave a significant advantage by providing fall-back foods when big game was scarce, and by making clothing and shelters. Humans expanded, Neanderthals did not.
Now I wonder, if women established the foundation of modern economics, and so launched the process of growth that continues to this day, why did Mrs Pelosi take so long to arrive?
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2007 James Henry McIntosh
James can be heard on Public Radio, 88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA.
Monday - 7:19am and Saturday - 8:19am
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