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Sexual abuse: a sociological perspective.

D Finkelhor

    Child Abuse & Neglect
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Contemporary social changes, including rising divorce rates and the sexual revolution, have influenced child sexual abuse. Research suggests male sexual socialization, not parenting issues, is a key factor.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Criminology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Child sexual abuse (CSA) has gained public attention due to social movements.
    • Factors like social isolation and patriarchal authority are linked to CSA.
    • Global social changes may impact CSA prevalence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the influence of contemporary social changes on child sexual abuse.
    • To differentiate CSA from physical child abuse.
    • To explore the origins of CSA in male sexual socialization.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and analysis of social trends.
    • Comparative analysis of CSA with physical child abuse.
    • Exploration of sociological and psychological factors.

    Main Results:

    • Social changes such as increased divorce rates and the sexual revolution present complex risks and opportunities for children.
    • CSA is predominantly perpetrated by males, distinguishing it from physical child abuse.
    • Widespread social factors like isolation and patriarchy suggest CSA is an international issue.

    Conclusions:

    • CSA requires distinct consideration from physical child abuse.
    • Male sexual socialization is a critical area for understanding and addressing CSA.
    • Social and cultural factors play a significant role in the prevalence of child sexual abuse.

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