According to the dominant contemporary theories of the etiology of rape:

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According to dominant contemporary theories, sexual socialization plays a crucial role in sexual assault. Many researchers argue that men who rape have learned from their environment that sexual aggression is an acceptable means of obtaining sex. This may be reinforced by media portrayals of women as sex objects and a lack of consequences for sexual aggression.

Option A is incorrect as not all rapists are mentally disturbed, although some may have personality disorders.
Option C is incorrect as rape is not caused by physiological urges, but rather a learned behavior.
Option D is incorrect as women do not socialize boys to be aggressive and dominant; this is a harmful stereotype.
Option E is incorrect as not all rapists have had abusive childhoods. While some may have experienced abuse, it is not a universal factor.

According to the Dominant Contemporary Theories of the Etiology of Rape