The so-called "grandmother hypothesis", based on studies of African hunter-gatherer groups, suggests that infertile women are vital for successful child-rearing despite being unable to produce children themselves.
The "grandmother hypothesis" is based on numerous studies of African hunter-gatherer groups.
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