CRIM 316 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Bsc Young Boys, Social Hygiene Movement
12 Jun 2017
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Historical, religious, and cultural perspectives of sexual behaviour. Men use to write love poems about younger boys. Sexual activity between older men and younger boys was acceptable and considered beautiful. Same sex relationships occurred regularly in greece, the men were not considered homosexual. It was acceptable to have relationships with both men and women, marriage was considered a necessity and was not linked to sexuality. Believed sexual relationships with young boys would help with mental development. Activities like watching woman and children being raped was enjoyed for entertainment. Church changed the view on homosexuality, considered it sinful and made it a crime in europe. Changing perceptions of deviant sexual behaviour: the 20th century. Concerns began to arise regarding the sexual behaviour of women and the abuse of children. Age of consent came about once women began working and participating in social activities. Claims that deviant sexual acts were the result of psychopathological problems in the individual (richard von krafft ebing)
