Sexual coercion and forced in-pair copulation as anti-cuckoldry tactics in humans

摘要: Introduction Rape in humans may or not be generated by specialized psychological adaptation (Alexander & Noonan, 1979; Palmer, 1991; Thornhill 2000; Thornhill, 1992). Although several hypotheses have been proposed, there are only two likely candidates for evolutionary explanations of rape humans. One hypothesis posits that is an functions as a facultative male reproductive tactic contributes directly to success increasing sexual partner number (e.g. Shields Shields, 1983; 1983). The other was selected over history, but instead byproduct adaptations, particularly those associated with variety and aggression (Palmer, 2000). the debate continues about whether human byproduct, special case presents equally interesting question. If either due selection pressures increase number, such obtaining numerous partners, then why do men committed relationships sometimes their partners? Researchers estimate between 10 17% women experience marriage (Finkelhor Yllo, 1985; Painter Farrington, 1999; Russell, 1982). Moreover, particular subgroups especially at risk experiencing marriage: 23–50% physically abused husbands (Bowker, Campbell, 1989; Frieze, Pagelow, 1981; Hanneke,