pics 3 Flashcards
What is a pedophile?
Someone who has a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children.
Is pedophilia considered a changeable sexual orientation?
No, it is unlikely to change.
Are all child sex offenders considered pedophiles?
No, not all child sex offenders are ‘pedophiles’.
What is the approximate prevalence of pedophilia in Germany?
Approximately 1%.
What percentage of offenders are considered pedophilic offenders?
40% of offenders.
What is the responsibility of individuals regarding their sexual preferences?
Everyone is responsible for their behaviour.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
Potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years).
What are the psychological effects linked to ACEs?
Development of serious psychopathology and maladaptive personality traits.
What are known risk factors for adult sexual aggression?
Childhood physical and sexual abuse.
How can childhood sexual abuse (CSA) be viewed as a learnt behaviour?
Victims normalize their experience of abuse and may repeat what they have learned.
What do feminists stress regarding the transmission of beliefs and norms?
It is conducive to sexual violence perpetrated against women.
What is ‘Hegemonic masculinity’?
Learned attitudes and socially dominant images of what it means to be a man.
How do cultural views about women and girls contribute to sexual violence?
They create unequal power differences and view women as inferior.
What may happen to boys abused by male offenders regarding their sexual identity?
They may experience confusion and anxiety, leading to inappropriate attempts to reassert masculinity.
What perspective does feminist theory provide on sexual violence?
It looks at sexual violence from a societal perspective rather than on a case-by-case basis.
What is the systemic nature of sexual violence according to feminist theory?
Rape is a conscious process of intimidation that keeps women in a state of fear.
How do all men benefit from the subordination of women?
Through the threat of sexual violence, whether they actively engage in such behaviours or not.
Fill in the blank: Sexual violence should not be seen as an individual harm but as a _______.
[collective experience].
