Citation

Maletzky BM. Aggress. Violent Behav. 1996; 1(4): 369-373.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Although sexual offending enjoys an emerging literature, thought and research in this area seem entirely divorced from that on reproduction. Only recently has an evolutionary view been brought to light in this area. Recent literature notes the relative rarity with which people commit crimes against their biological relatives and the differences between males and females in pursuing their romantic and sexual interests. The goal of this theoretical note is to examine how the lens of evolutionary theory can help focus some light on the phenomena of sexual abuse.