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theories of rape  

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  • Scientists agree that evidence of rape in society dates back as far as the human race, although archeologists have discovered some human societies for which no evidence of rape can be found. Scientists have also revealed instances of “rape” within many nonhuman species. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Rape, Theories of]

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