Child Sexual Abuse: Deviance, Norms, and Sociological Perspectives
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This presentation provides a sociological case study on child sexual abuse, examining it as a form of deviance and exploring the social norms that are violated. It delves into sociological theories such as Merton's strain theory to understand why individuals might engage in such behavior. The presentation defines the nature of child sexual abuse, outlines the social rules being broken, and discusses how the perception of this behavior has shifted over time. It identifies common social reactions to child sexual abuse and includes a summary of Holly Kearl's report on the abuse of boys. The presentation also highlights the statistics of child sexual abuse and discusses the perpetrators and warning signs for victims.