Abstract
On the online forum Virtuous Paedophiles, experiences of being sexually attracted to children are discussed based on the belief that ‘adult-child sex’ is wrong. Having explored the forum’s culture of support, advice, and negotiations, we find that the
stigmatised paedophile character limits both the understanding of being a paedophile and the ability to remain virtuous. Additionally, ideas about the paedophile character allow the formation of a counter discourse: the virtuous paedophile character. We argue that the justifications used in the forum differ from those in pro-contact communities and that the forum can help paedophiles be offense-free.
stigmatised paedophile character limits both the understanding of being a paedophile and the ability to remain virtuous. Additionally, ideas about the paedophile character allow the formation of a counter discourse: the virtuous paedophile character. We argue that the justifications used in the forum differ from those in pro-contact communities and that the forum can help paedophiles be offense-free.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Sexualities |
| Vol/bind | 25 |
| Udgave nummer | 5-6 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 598-614 |
| ISSN | 1363-4607 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2022 |
Emneord
- Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultet
- stigma
- paedophile
- virtuous
- non-offending
- online community