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[The female sexual delinquent]
Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
|October 1, 1975
Summary
Female sexual delinquency is rare, with most offenders exhibiting intellectual or physical disabilities, emotional instability, and social isolation. Traditional inhibitions and a stronger link between eroticism and sexuality in women contribute to lower rates.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology
Context:
- Examines the characteristics and potential causes of female sexual delinquency.
- Analyzes a sample of 16 female sexual delinquents within a larger cohort of 371 sexual delinquents.
- Highlights the underrepresentation of women in sexual delinquency statistics.
Purpose:
- To investigate the psychological and social factors contributing to female sexual offending.
- To present case studies of female sexual delinquents, including crimes against children and fetishism.
- To explore the reasons behind the significantly lower incidence of sexual delinquency in women compared to men.
Summary:
- The study found that among 371 sexual delinquents, only 14 were women.
- Female sexual delinquents often presented with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, emotional disturbances, and anti-social behavior.
- Factors such as traditional moral inhibitions, passivity, lack of aggressiveness, and a stronger mental link between eroticism and sexuality in women are proposed as reasons for their low numbers.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the understudied area of female sexual offending.
- Contributes to a better understanding of the psychological profiles of female sexual delinquents.
- Informs potential prevention and intervention strategies by identifying contributing factors.