Human rape: an evolutionary analysis

Ethnology and Sociobiology • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In • Pages: 137-173 •
By Thornhill, Randy, Thornhill, Nancy Wilmsen

Abstract

This article presents tests of hypotheses derived from an evolutionary approach to the rape of women. A cross-cultural test of the relationship between polygyny and rape in non-industrial societies is presented. Results suggest that the degree of polygyny is positively associated with the severity of punishment for rape.

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Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Degree of polygyny will be positively related to the severity of punishment for rape (160).Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings  Megan Farrer