When the sex ratio is high ,men are ___________ their children than when there is a surplus of women.

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When there is a higher proportion of men in the population (a surplus of men), they have to compete for women's attention and investment. This competition results in men investing more in their children, as they need to prove themselves as good partners and fathers to secure a mate. On the other hand, when there is a surplus of women, men do not need to compete as much and are therefore less likely to invest as much in their children.

When the Sex Ratio Is High ,Men Are ___________ Their