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American Museum ofjtatiiral History,
publishedJjer-urst book on the evolu-
Uon of monogamy. "The Sex Contract:
The Evolution of Human Behavior* in
1983.
Monogamy Is defined as having
one spouse. Fidelity Is remaining faithful or loyal to a committment.
Fisher said the two are often con-,
fused - "Monogamy does not imply
fidelity." she said.
She said she doesn't deal with
right or wrong but tries to discover why
human beings desire to have one partner but also tend to be disloyal to them.
"Only three percent of mammals
form a pairbond with a mate, yet monogamy Is a hallmark of humankind."
said Fisher. "Nature seems quite deter-
mined that we tall in k>ve:,she (nature)
has dedicated less evoluUonary energy
> maintaining that state."
Michael Liebowitz, a psychiatrist
at} the New York State Psychiatric Instl-
tu te. said In the October 1987 Issue of
Natural History that humans have two
distinct chemclai systems for romance:
one that attracts and one that keeps
people together.
But Liebowitz cauUons that "if
you want a situation where you and
your long-term partner can still get very
excited about each other, you have to
work on It"
The average age for women to
marry Is about 23 and men average
around 25, Fisher said. Of those that
get married. 46 percent are likely to get
divorced. Fisher said that the peak age
of divorce is 25 to 29:
Fisher said that marriage "is the
greatest challenge and opportunity a
human being can make." She was
married and divorced at age 23 and has
since had several long-term relationships.
"I'm no t against marriage." Fisher
said. "but I do think it is a commitment
... Ithlrik(thelecture) willhelpstudents
understand relationships or help (them)
get one." said Fisher. "Love is an ageless -
topic, and the youngare very concerned
with It.
"College Is an enormous love or-
sex market." Fisher said. "[Students)
have to make choices that can lead to
mistakes or to aJhrijJlng relationship."
Flsher'sTecBire will examine the
-four-part" Dirt and other pick-up gestures. "You can certainly learn how to
pick someone up," she said.
"I wil 1 explain why we fall In love
with one~person rather than another,"
she said. "I dont th Ink there Is only one
person for everyone, but at certain
moments there Is definitely only one
person."
Her lecture will also Include her
new theory on divorce and adultery in
the United States and other worldwide
cultures; the "four-year Itch"; a discussion0') women, men and power to discover why the divorce rate IS soaring:
and the future of men, women and sex
— why North Americans are "shedding
their prudery and returning to patterns
of sex. love and marriage."
Bill Devine, student coordinator
on the. Union Programs Committee
(UPC), said "(Flsherl fit In perfectly with
the (Celebration of Diversity] idea of
male and female as a culture and as the ,
project developed her lee t ure lit In with"
the other activities." he said.
"Her message is close to everyone
because it cuts across all cultures,"
Devine said. "(College] Is the best environment for figuring out what is important for male and female relatonshlpa
and for learning how to respond to one
another better."
Roger LaJeunesse, professor of
anthropology, has his own theories on
the evolution of monogamy but said.
There are a lot of things (Fisher) says
that make sense. "He said whether what
she says Is right it another question.
"(Her Ideas] raise a lot of very Interesting
points."
Michael Lepper of the Anthropology Club said Fisher takes an honest
look at the evolution of sexuality. "She
looks at things as they are and not as we
perceive them to be or wish they were,"
hesald. _    .... .
"She will give students a rational
outlook on things people usually respond toon an emotional level."Lepper
said. Fisher has an evolutionist and
anthropologist perspective rather than
a sociological one.
"She Is extremely dynamic." Lepper said.
Fisher is also a founding member
of the National Organization for Men.
Lepper said that this shows her interest
In both sexes as seperate cultures.
"Women are not the only ones confused
by changes in sexual roles In people."
he said.
Fisher Said she is very positive
about the future of men, women and
sex. "ItUnk the divorce rate will stabilize andT there will be more equality
between men and women, 'she said. "It
Is a dangerous time for love but an
exciting time."
Fisher was awarded the American
Anthrogologlcal Association's Distinguished Service Award In 1985. Currently she Is writing her second bookon
the evolution and future of sex. marriage, adultery and divorce. J
Her lecture, presented by the UPC.
University Lecture Series, and Celebration of Diversity, Will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Satellite Student
Union. Tickets are $2 for students and
$3 general.
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VOLLEYBALL
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Overstreet, who announced she will
retire at the end of this season exactly
one week ago from today.
Trailing 2-0 In game one. Fresno
State went on a 10-point unanswered
streak UC Irvine rallied to pull
within four points. 10-6. before the
Bulldogs went on a 5-0 run to take the
game. Qulst recorded five kills In the
first game.
Siirillarlly to the first game. FSU
trailed 2-1 before scoring nine
straight points. With an 11-6 lead.
FSU closed the game with a4-0 streak'
Radmllovlch recorded 10 kills and
12 digs and Suzje Regul contributed
with eight kills and seven digs. UCI
was led by Dana Chalais' 10 kills.
LETTERS
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apparently wants nothing to do with
the modem." self-interested militant,
anti-male feminism of Molly Yard
(N.O w. president). I. for one, think
that is to A viva's credit
But my moot Important point is
this: If there exists anything
characteristically female. It Is the
bearing of children. When Avtva
seeks to keep this wonder protected
from vacuums and scalpels and saline
Injections, she is doing everything in
her power to advance respect for
cfmdbearlng. and by extension,
women.
Tom. however, to subjugating the
fetus to the whims of a female who
thinks it is nothing more than a
potential discharge, and in rallying to
the cause of those who regard
unwanted fetuses as bolls to be lanced,
betray who It Is In fact that despises
womanhood.
BUlPlerce
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CURRENT OPENINGS
• Civil Engineers
Levels I, n, m
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Levels in,
Representatives from Public
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employment information
available at the Student Union
balcony on Career Day. Or call
Employers Sharing with Students
—
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Students and employers from different companies will(
give tips and! insight to the interview process.
Tuesday, October 2,1990
University Business Center (Formerly the Valley Business Center)/
L, Room 191
8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Ms. Renee Jones, Director of Training and Recruitment, Gottschalks, Inc.
Mr. Ernest P. Moreno, Personnel Director, Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
Mr. Peyton E. Phillips, in, Manager, The Prudential
Mr. Jim Atwood, District Principle Compliance Supervisor, State Board of Equalization
Ms. Doris H. Michaux, Assistant Director, Fresno County Social Services Department
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Student Panel of recent graduates will share experiences of interviews.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
•a Resume Writing Workshop
Sponsored by Career Develcrpment and Employment Services
For further information, Call 278-2381