TagDayk Jang

Is rape behavior an evolutionary adaptation to help men reproduce, or is it simply a byproduct of sex drive? Adaptationists view rape as a result of evolution, while anti-adaptationists view it as a byproduct of sexual desire. They argue that we need to scientifically analyze the causes of this behavior and take preventive measures.   In the book Darwin’s Table by Korean professor Dae...

This essay addresses the argument that rape may be an adaptation as an evolutionary survival strategy, and the counterargument. It presents the physiological and statistical basis of rape from an evolutionary biology perspective and explores the implications of sexual violence in relation to reproductive success.   Professor Daeik Jang begins his discussion of whether rape is an adaptation...