"From the perspective of evolutionary psychology, this is related to the division of labor between men and women in the process of evolution." Xiao Zhenyu, a doctor of psychology in Peking University, told the reporter of Life Times. In the early days of human evolution, men with developed limbs and abundant physical strength were generally responsible for going out to catch prey and collect meat food. Fishing is undoubtedly one of their basic tasks. Women's duties are often to collect fruits, cook, feed children and ensure logistics. "Moreover, fishing sometimes requires going out to sea, which is more dangerous for women. Therefore,' fishing' has always been associated with men in human history. " Xiao Zhenyu said. In the eyes of British anthropologists, this "connection" has been deeply engraved in men's genes and passed down from generation to generation.
"Every time the fish floats down, I know that the fish is hooked. At that time, there was a very cheerful and exciting feeling. " Fishing fan Lao Chen described it to the reporter of Life Times. This excitement of finally achieving the goal after a long wait for layout is exactly the same as that of ancient men catching prey. This also explains why men can sit silently for so long when fishing, because when hunting, men are silent and patient. After all, no one wants to disturb their prey.
"Men also have a strong attack instinct during hunting, which will be released when catching fish." Xiao Zhenyu said. This is more obvious in western men. Terry, who works in a British law firm, told reporters: "We can't be allowed to hunt around with guns. Fishing can also satisfy the pleasure of shooting, especially when the fish bites the hook, which feels like hitting the target. " So fishing allows men to find a good way to release their attack instinct without losing their cultivation.
Besides, for men in China, fishing is not only about hunting. "China entered the farming society earlier, and fishing became a leisure activity very early." Moreover, this kind of leisure activity is often the "patent" of nobles, literati and hermits, and there are not many opportunities for women to contact. Therefore, fishing has been endowed with more cultural colors in China. When fishing, people feel the philosophy of life, cultivate patience, and pursue a harmonious and carefree attitude. Jiang Taigong once used fishing to attract Zhou Wenwang's attention. There are two descriptions about fishing in Zhuangzi. After entering the Tang Dynasty, fishing became more and more popular, and the poems about fishing were integrated into the artistic conception of Buddhism and Zen. Bai Juyi once left "I wanted to fish, but I forgot the mermaid." You can't have both, but it makes autumn water shine. Let's go fishing and then come back and drink me. The pursuit of this cultural artistic conception has also become the reason why many people in China like fishing today.