ABSTRACT
This chapter considers information surrounding sex differences in two fairly distinct types of behavior. One type involves consumption not only of food and drugs, but also of non-eatable goods and services. The other type of behavior has to do with how individuals interact with various social institutions. The institutions primarily include those of religion and the criminal justice system. Binge drinking involves consuming five or six drinks within a few hours. All available evidence suggests that males engage in binge drinking to a greater degree than females. The acquisition and consumption of goods and services is a prominent aspect of human behavior. A limited number of studies have compared males and females regarding their tendencies to shop in different ways and to purchase different types of goods and services. Depending on the species involved, studies of ungulates have reached different conclusions regarding possible sex differences in the amount of time spent grazing.
