Abstract This paper begins by explaining how a childsex offender is defined and then takes a look at the reasons that make it difficult to determine its prevalence in society. The paper points out that the tendency to under report childsex offense cases as well as the tendency to downplay or dismiss the sexually abusive conduct as simple sexual curiosity make dealing with the problem more difficult. The paper also discusses problems with the way law enforcement handles childsex offense cases and the unfortunate results of not taking seriously this very threatening behavior. Additionally, the paper describes the differences between male childsex offenders and female childsex offenders and discusses some of the treatment options now available for these offenders.
From the Paper "In addition to the fact that treatment and counseling are often suggested as opposed to criminal prosecution, is the fact that minors are often given the opportunity top plea bargain out of more serious charges, and therefore avoid the stigma of the, "sex offender" for the remainder of their lives. This leniency does more to enable the behavior in the future, than cure the problem and help the individual in the meantime. Additionally, it does nothing to reward brave victims for asserting their rights to be free from sexual assaults regardless of the age of the persecutor."
Abstract This paper looks at websites that further the dissemination of information regarding child exploitation. The paper examines three such websites, from End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT) and from the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) of the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division, and ChildSafe Cambodia.
From the Paper "In contrast to ECPAT-USA's and ChildSafe Cambodia's websites, the CEOS section of the U.S. Department of Justice site provides news and updates primarily related to U.S. government activities in the war against Child Pornography, Prostitution, and Trafficking. Speeches from government representatives are available, along with information related to the passage of new laws, including Congressional testimony, aimed at supporting these activities (United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division). These first two websites, ECPAT-USA and CEOS, focus primarily on the United States, as opposed to the last focus of this paper, ChildSafe Cambodia."
Abstract This paper is an argumentative discussion of sex tourism. It discusses the sources of demand that drive it and the government inactivity that permits it to thrive. The paper examines the problem of the sex tourism business targeting women and children in the poorest countries.
From the Paper "A working definition of sex tourism is tourism partially or fully for the purpose of having sex often with prostitutes. According to Jo Sargent writing for Geographical child sex tourism is a deeply uncomfortable subject. Many people are unaware of how widespread this practice is in many parts of the world and especially in the third world. However there are many people who are well aware of the problem and choose to ignore it. There are also many international travelers who are unsure of ..."
Tags:sex, childsex, sex trafficking, slavery, brothel, indifference, demand and supply, third world, hard currency, pedophile, sex tourism, sexcapades
Abstract In this paper, the writer notes that although there have been many changes made in the last 10 years, same-sex adoption is still a major controversy issue in today's society. The writer uses relevant literature to demonstrate statistics regarding same-sex adoption. The writer maintains that many people believe that same-sex adoption is immoral and unethical. On the other hand, many people believe that same-sex adoption is acceptable, because they believe that the welfare of the child is more important than the gender of the child. The writer concludes that as long as the child is properly cared for mentally, physically and emotionally, the gender of the child should not be an issue.
From the Paper "Although the percentage rate of same-sex adoption has approved 64 % in the last 4 years, it is still a major issue in today's society. Some people believe that same-sex adoption is wrong, simply because the union itself is non-traditional. Therefore adoption is unethical. Others believe that same-sex adoption is acceptable, because they believe that the child should be raised with two parents that love him or her, regardless of the parent's gender. As long as the child is being cared for properly, in all aspects, mentally, physically, and emotionally there should not be any dispute of the parent's gender."
Abstract In this paper, the author looks at the issues arising from same sex couples adopting children. The paper explains the procedures involved in adopting and the screening process for prospective parents. The author then looks at same sex couples who want to adopt and the implications on a child's upbringing. The author specifically mentions a report by the Medical Institute of Sexual Health which states that "Significantly higher percentages of homosexual men and women abuse drugs, alcohol and tobacco than do heterosexuals." The author discusses how he believes that children have the right to grow up in a normal healthy family which, he believes, is made up of a mother and a father. In conclusion, the author offers his opinion that, although home is where the heart is, adoption should be about placing children in natural families and safe homes.
From the Paper "In addition, the child has a right to have a natural family, and a mother and father. Due to divorce, this family deprivation has already hit America like no other war, disease, or problem before. Should this unnatural family life continue or be extended and even encouraged by homosexual couples adopting? Social researcher David Blankenhorn, author of Fatherless America, declared, "Fatherlessness is the 'engine driving' social pathologies such as crime, adolescent pregnancy, child sexual abuse, and violence against women." Research confirms that the domestic environment most favorable to the well being of children has both a mother and a father. (Gay Adoption)"
Abstract This research paper discusses the history of childsex offending, the legal definitions of sex offender and sexual predator, why they abuse, and who they are. The paper looks at theories and assessment, treatment, and civil commitment. It lists the seven reasons child sexual predators are so dangerous and the weapons they utilize, including manipulation and secrecy.
From the Paper "Sex offenders report regularly to probation officers, who ensure they follow the rules; to social workers who provide psychological support and services; and to polygraph examiners who can assess an offender's truthfulness about contacts with children or possession of pornography (Waters, 2004). "The more structure that is given to a sex offender, the fewer sexual re-offenses occur", says Charles Onley, researcher associate with the Center for Sex Offender Management (Waters, 2004)."
Abstract This report focuses on the sex trafficking and slavery involved in the sex trade industry in Southeast Asia, with a particular emphasis on sex trafficking in Vietnam. Also included are reasons why sex trade has become a commercial economy in the country and recommendations for putting an end to childsex trade and the risk of the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted disease. The paper includes a discussion of how sex trafficking involves the Vietnamese American community.
From the Paper "Prostitution in Southeast Asia primarily due to sex trafficking and slavery has grown so rapidly in recent decades annually that the sex business has assumed the dimensions of a commercial sector ..."
Tags: rural poverty, China, Cambodia, Western tourism, Rest and Recreation, Korean and Vietnam wars, prostitution, minors, government policy
Abstract This paper discusses the problem of child trafficking for any commercial exploitation of children in the broad sense and sex trafficking in particular. It provides the definition of trafficking as well as statistics and details of organizations that are trying to stop these practices.
From the Paper "Today's world citizens are proud of the many accomplishments humanity has achieved. In many aspects, humanity has managed to improve people's lives, whether through laws, giving people an opportunity to enjoy their birth-given rights, through improved medical care, which offers the promise of life despite illness, or through advancements in technology, which have permeated every facet of life. In the U.S. alone, very recent history unveils the achievements of its citizens: slavery has been abolished; laws are in place to prevent child labor; the legal system guards many freedoms that people of a few generations ago could not enjoy; almost everyone has access to education; and many other achievements that today's citizens take for granted. Considering the many accomplishments in the U.S. and worldwide, most people will certainly approach the issue of child sex trafficking with disbelief at first. Others will ignore it, especially if they believe that it does not happen in their country. However, as unbelievable the problem is, and as much as some would attempt to ignore it, one fact remains: child trafficking is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, not only by countries most affected by it, but by the global community as well."
Abstract This report focuses on the sex trafficking and slavery involved in the sex trade industry in Southeast Asia, with a particular emphasis on sex trafficking in Vietnam. Also included are reasons why the sex trade has become a commercial economy in the country and recommendations for putting an end to childsex trade and the risk of the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Tags: rural poverty, China, Cambodia, Western tourism, Rest and Recreation, Korean and Vietnam wars, prostitution, minors, government policy
Abstract Many sexual predators have admitted that they cannot control their urges to sexually and violently abuse women and children. This paper advocates that more strict legislative measures are needed that would prevent vulnerable individuals from being raped, abused and possibly killed by essentially "incurable" predators. It puts forward the proposal that if people were assured a harsh punishment if they were to commit a crime, they would be less likely to be able to justify their criminal actions as being "worth the risk". It discusses the holes in current legislation and how offenders are often not required to undergo sex offender treatment or evaluation and they are released into the community without being forced to adhere to sex offender registration laws and evaluates Megan's law. Megan's Law refers to the series of laws introduced in New Jersey following the murder of seven year-old Megan Kanka who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by her neighbor, a twice convicted sex offender who had committed a similar crime only months before. It analyzes the increasing public awareness and concern about crime together with intense media focus on the issue.
From the Paper "According to Princeton University professor John DeIulio, "almost half of the country's 671,000 parolees and probationers are caught committing serious new offenses within three years" (Feinsilber, 1997). Many sexual predators have admitted that they cannot control their urges to sexually and violently abuse women and children. For this reason we should not allow these dangerous criminals to terrorize our neighborhoods, schools and homes. It is therefore my contention that more strict legislative measures are needed that would prevent vulnerable individuals from being raped, abused and possibly killed by these essentially "incurable" predators."
Abstract This paper discusses the often controversial topic of same-sex marriage. The paper looks at why it is such a hot topic now, why it is important to many gay and lesbian couples to be able to marry and some of the pros and cons of same-sex marriage. The paper takes the position that same-sex marriages should be lawful and provides legal, social, and financial reasons that support this position.
From the Paper "Ask just about anyone. They'll all tell you they're in favor of equal rights for homosexuals. Just name the situation, and ask. They'll all say, yes, gays should have the same rights in housing, jobs, public accommodations, and should have equal access to government benefits, equal protection of the law, etcetera, etcetera. Then you get to gay marriage. And that's when all this talk of equality stops dead cold. This means that many of the same people who are even passionately in favor of gay rights oppose gays on this one issue. Why all the passion? It's because of the erroneous assumption that gay people enjoy the same civil rights protections, as everyone else. There is also a great deal of misunderstanding of what marriage itself is all about and what its purpose is. Because marriage is a basic human right and an individual personal choice, resolved, the State should not interfere with same- gender couples who choose to marry and share fully and equally in the rights, responsibilities, and commitment of civil marriage."
Abstract In this article, the writer looks at the choice of single-sex, as opposed to co-ed institutions and points out that academic literature on the topic is sparse, with much of the literature that exists taking on the slant of the institution that sponsored it. The writer summarizes the research that exists in this subject area and looks at the impact on the students that attend these institutions. The writer concludes that literature on parental choice between same sex and co-educational school systems leaves many more questions than answers. In addition, the writer maintains that as market based school systems continue to grow in popularity, marketing style surveys will become more common in the future, as schools attempt to decipher the mystery behind parent decisions on school enrollment.
Outline:
Literature Review
The Impact of Single-Sex Schools
Parental Attitudes
Catholic Schools and School Culture
Parental Choice and School Competition
Conclusions
From the Paper "These results for parental attitudes contained some surprising results. For instance, it was not expected that the experiences of the parents would play the significant role that they did in the study. This demonstrates that impact of emotional scars on parental educational choice. These results imply that parents that had negative experiences do not wish their children to have the same experience. There were no reasons given in the study for the reasons behind parents who had attended single-sex schools rejecting that choice for their children. This area presents an area that needs to be discovered further. Research needs to be conducted on what experiences and feeling led parents to this decision with their children.
"Further research into the topic of parental dissatisfaction with their educational experience in a single-sex setting could provide valuable clues as to the long-term emotional impact of single-sex education and of co-educational experiences. This represents an area that has not been studied extensively thus far."
Abstract This paper explores the issues and long lasting results of child abuse to the individual being abused and the society as a whole. The paper defines the different types of child abuse: physical, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse. It describes the legal ramification of harming a child. The author finds that the long-term impact of child abuse on human development is the loss of an individual's ability to build and establish a healthy relationship (sexual or otherwise) with other people.
From the Paper "Child abuse is an issue most people are concerned about today because of its serious, dangerous effects that can cause a "burden" in our society, including the family (especially the abused individual) and legal institutions. It is a social issue because it is widespread in occurrence in the American society, and is affective legally because of the violations the abuser makes to legal law since child abuse/maltreatment is treated as a crime in the justice system of United States. In addition, an individual who has been subjected to abuse is also affected physically, emotionally, or psychologically."
Abstract This paper summarizes and discusses the psychosexual stages of development put forth in Sigmund Freud's "Three Essays on Sexuality". The paper also explains that while almost all of the conclusions drawn by Freud regarding childhood development have been rejected by today's researchers, many of the assumptions underlying Freud's theory of development have been accepted. The paper then goes on to discuss these assumptions and explains that, whether or not a person agrees with Freud's theories, sexuality does not occur all at once and that sexual education is about children learning the values and feelings related to sex.
From the Paper "During the third stage, the phallic stage of development, between the ages of two and six, the child derives pleasure through stimulation of the genitals or masturbation. During this period, the child becomes aware of his or her parents as sexual objects, which leads to repression of aggressive and sexual urges towards them and identification with either the mother or the father. Here, according to Freud, the paths of male and female children diverge. Male children begin to desire their mother sexually, but they realize that they cannot do so without killing their father or somehow taking his place. Freud called this the "Oedipal complex". Since actually killing their father is forbidden, male children instead identify with him, attempting to model their own beliefs and behaviors after his. Female children, on the other hand, begin to desire sexually their father, the "Electra complex", in part as a consequence of their own lack of a penis, which sexual intercourse can, in a way, rectify. They begin to resent their mother, in part as a consequence of feeling that their mother is responsible for their lack of a penis. However, since both having sex with the father and killing the mother are forbidden, they satisfy their desires by identifying with the mother. "
Tags:sex, drive, motivation, different, experiences, childhood, desire, pleasure, breast
Abstract This paper shows how child abuse is one of the main causes of people developing distorted perceptions in life, among other crimes committed against children. The paper presents an overview of the symptoms related to child abuse, ranging from the physical to severe mental defects, and how this abuse affects the adult later on in life. The writer also describes the sometimes varying effects of this abuse on male children over female.
Contents
Introduction
Thesis
Literature Review
From the Paper "Among other crimes that are committed in the United States, child abuse is one such crime that is difficult to track down one hundred percent. One can never be sure whether or not it has really been reduced according to statistics because of the fact that there are several crimes that occur within the home and go unreported. However, social workers and some members of society are doing the best they can to save children wherever they are in the United States from savage humans. Undoubtedly, there are theories that explain the behavior of people who indulge in such crime, but considering the fact that man has come so far in contemporary times and now has all the understanding of ethics and morals, it is appalling to know that people still choose to abuse children and hold on to their primitive and wild instincts."
Tags: adult, parent, social, sex, molest, rape, crime, juvenile, work
