The Natural Superiority Of Women May 2026

Writing in the 1950s, Montagu’s arguments were used to support traditional gender roles in a Cold War context, arguing that women's role as the anchor of the family was a defense against societal breakdown.

The book was part of a broader effort by Montagu (who helped draft a 1949 UN statement on race) to argue against biological determinism regarding race, while curiously turning that same focus toward "natural" sex roles in this specific work. Draft and Publication Context The Natural Superiority of Women

Information on how Montagu's views compare to modern ? ANTHROPOLOGIST ASHLEY MONTAGU - Chicago Tribune Writing in the 1950s, Montagu’s arguments were used