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Dominance

For the meaning of the word "dominance" in genetics, please see Dominance relationship
Dominance in the context of biology and anthropology is the state of having high social status relative to other individuals, who react submissively[?] to dominant individuals. The opposite of dominance is submissiveness.

"Dominance hierarchies" are found in many animals, including primates such as human beings.

See domination for a discussion of a human sexual behavior involving sexual dominance.

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