We humans differ from our closest relatives in many ways, but perhaps one of the most curious is the degree of sexual dimorphity; that is, the degree in which the sexes differ.  Male chimps, bonobos, and especially gorillas are much larger, more powerful and heavier than the females.  Human men are on average larger and stronger than women, but the difference is much less marked.

Which leads us to the question, how would human society be if humans had evolved a social structure like gorillas? How would human society look today if men were harem-keepers, if they were half again the size of women, if they had to compete and challenge each other for possession of wives and property?

In these stories, I offer speculation as to how such a society might work.

Dimorphic Part 1