Palmer discuss rape from a sociobiologist standpoint. More specifically, Thornhill and Palmer argue that rape is the result of years of evolutionary adaptations as a way to increase sexual fitness. In other words, the article discusses the idea that rape could be another way to increase the number of female partners a man has to increase his chances of leaving behind offspring with his same DNA. Upon hearing a story of a friend’s rape experience, Thornhill and Palmer began to wonder why men rape in order to prevent future rapes. “Prevention efforts will founder until they are based on the understanding that rape evolved as a form of male reproductive behavior” (Thornhill par. 1). The authors explore their thesis through examining evolution and comparing their findings to current prevention
Palmer discuss rape from a sociobiologist standpoint. More specifically, Thornhill and Palmer argue that rape is the result of years of evolutionary adaptations as a way to increase sexual fitness. In other words, the article discusses the idea that rape could be another way to increase the number of female partners a man has to increase his chances of leaving behind offspring with his same DNA. Upon hearing a story of a friend’s rape experience, Thornhill and Palmer began to wonder why men rape in order to prevent future rapes. “Prevention efforts will founder until they are based on the understanding that rape evolved as a form of male reproductive behavior” (Thornhill par. 1). The authors explore their thesis through examining evolution and comparing their findings to current prevention