Nevertheless, even among these species, females still form closer bonds. Affiliation behaviors such as grooming are more important in women or in women and their children, so they form a more cohesive bond like the women of Gilmore Girls do when they help each other plan their wedding or to prepare them for an intense day (Lewis, Jurmain, Kilgore). 154). That's exactly what women do. Another explanation for why female apes and humans travel together and get along better is that they experience less hierarchical pressure than males. Females most certainly have rank in the group, but the social groups of gorillas, bonobos, and chimpanzees all value the dominant male more than his female equivalent (Cawthorn). Since the alpha point is generally a male, this leaves less competition between females, which helps maintain a better environment.