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Further , are incidents of rape more prevalent during a war?
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Yes, very much so in occupying forces.
As a cause? Perhaps in a few cases, but I suspect the following factors are more important.Putting
- a lot of young men who haven't had any in a while in one place is bound to cause more rape.
- Hedonism tends to take the driving seat if you might be dead in a few days/weeks/months.
- Often the military mentality is not very...subtle.
- Often the victims are seen as the "enemy" because they belong to the opposing nation.
- Convictions have historically been rare. Often a blind eye is turned. Armies have encouraged rape and looting many times.
- "closing of the ranks" inhibits any evidence gathering as well as often non-existent army/civilian relations.
- Prostitution goes up during occupations, this often leads to rape.
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Is there incident of rape between animals, and if so does this tie in with humans?
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Loads! It happens constantly for almost all animal species.
(LINK) Homosexual, Necrophiliac Rape amongst Mallard Ducks
It does tie in with humans in that it is somewhat genetically advantageous and so there is a genetic disposition for that kind of activity that has been inherited, but thats not much of a "link" really.
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Does IQ play any significance in cases?
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Yes, as with all crime, IQ has a stronger coloration than social class.