rape/symbolism/dominance

Read, Dwight ANTHRO (Read@ANTHRO.SSCNET.UCLA.EDU)
Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:25:00 PST

Quinlan writes:

"This suggests that in cultures which holds that the sexes are equal, there
is less rape. Does anyone know of reports of rape in foraging societies?"

What is the basis for the assumption that in foraging societies "sexes are
equal?"

D. Read
READ@ANTHRO.SSCNET.UCLA.EDU