I think from a biological point of view, and I realize very few will follow me here, is that something similar to rape is the biological, evolutionary norm. That civilization is the overpowering of biology with social constraints. That conditions such as war will disinhibit the cultural restraints. I do not buy for a moment that rape is only about dominance. Could be an important factor, but I think it is an inability or even the notion to control one's urges..and that we are pretty much all capable of this sort of behavior. One brain injury in the right part of the brain, one dose of some drug that disinhibits, severe trauma such as war that makes social rules unsustainable...and we are back to what our alligator brains tell us to do. That is why disinhibiting signals are so dangerous. mg