Researchers have found that male rapists share the following characteristics: aggression enhances their sense of power or masculinity; they are angry at women in general; and
A) they have an overwhelming need for sex.
B) they want to hurt and humiliate their victims.
C) they believe that the victim was not hurt by the rape.
D) they are generally physically strong men.

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Male rapists often have a desire to hurt and humiliate their victims as a way of exerting power and control over them. This behavior is rooted in their anger towards women in general and the belief that aggression enhances their sense of masculinity. While some rapists may have an overwhelming need for sex, this is not a defining characteristic shared by all rapists. Additionally, physical strength is not necessarily a predictor of someone's likelihood to commit rape.

Researchers Have Found That Male Rapists Share the Following Characteristics