Abstract
Females of many species have recurrently faced the adaptive problem of rape. In humans, rape of women by men has occurred throughout history and across cultures. The costs associated with rape are severe, including psychological, physical, and reproductive costs. Thus, it is likely that women therefore may have evolved psychological mechanisms that motivate rape avoidance behaviors or cognitions that may diminish the likelihood of a rape occurring. Here I provide an overview of theoretical and research literature addressing women’s rape avoidance psychology and behavior from an evolutionary perspective.
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