The most common situation or context in which rape occurs is in societies

A) that approve or condone the use of violence.
B) where violence against men also is tolerated.
C) where men have little power relative to women.
D) where rape is punished severely.

Rape is most common in societies that approve or condone the use of violence, including sexual violence. In such societies, men may feel entitled to use force to assert their power and control over women. Violence against men may also be tolerated in such societies, but this is not necessarily a determining factor in the prevalence of rape. The level of power held by men relative to women may also be a factor, but it is often related to the degree to which violence is accepted or encouraged. The severity of punishment for rape may have some deterrent effect, but it is unlikely to be the primary factor influencing the incidence of this crime.