From: k_aegis@mindspring.com
Date: Thu Dec 23 1999 - 13:44:10 MST
A note on Robert's analysis:
You may wish to factor in recent studies that suggest that the
reproductive success of rape is low, due to the diminished
fertility of human and animal females in times of extreme duress
or stress. There is a mechanism that 'shuts down' the female
reproductive responses, even to the point of stopping the monthly cycle. If I recall correctly, these studies were mentioned in
the book _Sperm Wars_ as part of a discussion on maximizing the
potential of conceiving a child. Also as discussed in that book,
it can take months to conceive a child in the best of circumstances.
It suggests a filter at work, wherein severely disruptive males have
fewer offspring and less chance of passing on their highly
aggressive traits. Those who offer a relaxed and stress-free
environment for there mates will be more likely to have a child.
But then, rape was never about reproduction....
Kathryn Aegis
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