Why Do Men Rape? An Evolutionary Psychological Perspective

摘要: Rape of women by men has occurred throughout recorded history and across cultures. In this article, we discuss rape from an evolutionary psychological perspective. Evolutionary psychology is a powerful heuristic tool that allows researchers to develop test novel hypotheses about complex behaviors such as rape. Some have argued evolved mechanisms motivate them in specific contexts. We evidence consistent with claim, argue more nuanced view men’s behavior necessary. propose it may be useful characterize rapists belonging one several types, distinguished individual differences well the circumstances which they are predicted commit research support each rapist type, need for future research. Finally, concerning women’s rape-avoidance behavior.