Our society’s preconceived notions can be really wrong sometimes. Do you know that sexual abuse doesn’t only happen to females but also to males, heterosexual or not? In the USA, there is a study that shows that around 1 in 6 adult males get sexually abused. Sounds small, right? But the federal protection of these male victims is as thin as a thread (Note: UK has already created recently special laws for male abuse).
So why is male sexual abuse unheard or unreported?
So why is male sexual abuse unheard or unreported?
- Belief that males are capable of protecting themselves all of the time
- Afraid of being shunned and made fun by friends and other people
- Afraid of being accused as gay
There are more specific reasons to why we don’t usually hear such incidences in the news and you can find them in www.aest.org.uk. Sexual abuse doesn’t necessarily mean sexual acts as violence and physical torture are part of it. So what are the most common effects a victim will undergo? Just like child abuse, male victims of abuse undergo the following changes after the crime:
- Anger, fear and betrayal
- Sexuality issues
- Peer relations issues
- Self blame or guilt
- Lower self esteem
- Isolation
Those are some but there are loads more of effects abuse will give to a male.
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Another myth is that male abuse only happens in prison. True, they happen more often in prison but they can happen anywhere just like female abuse and child abuse can. I remembered my mother telling us about new prisoners being subject to molestation by the older ones as soon as they enter the prison here in the Philippines. This is a very sad fact but the society has seemed to shut it down.
Everyone should be careful when interacting with people, stranger or not. Obtain updated Sex Offenders Report from a trusted source. It is always good to be alert and prepared regardless of one's gender.
Photo by www.flickr.com/photos/gemsling/
Another myth is that male abuse only happens in prison. True, they happen more often in prison but they can happen anywhere just like female abuse and child abuse can. I remembered my mother telling us about new prisoners being subject to molestation by the older ones as soon as they enter the prison here in the Philippines. This is a very sad fact but the society has seemed to shut it down.
Everyone should be careful when interacting with people, stranger or not. Obtain updated Sex Offenders Report from a trusted source. It is always good to be alert and prepared regardless of one's gender.
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