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An Analytical Study of Important Cultural Factors Deterring Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure
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Arian Petoft    |
| University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran. |
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Abstract: (548 Views) |
Nowadays, one of the most known types of violence against children around the world is child sexual abuse, which is typically a reflection of the causes of social problem. The customs and traditions of society sometimes make the people to conceal sexual violence against children. Many cases of sexual abuse have not been reported due to concealment and fear of being exposed, and its deleterious effects on children remain concealed. As one of the most dangerous forms of violence against children is their sexual abuse, it is important to examine cultural normative factors and can help us in pathology and in providing appropriate solutions. Therefore, the present article seeks to answer the key question of what cultural norms can make us to conceal child sexual abuse cases and consequently facilitate and increase sexual violence against children and adolescents. Understanding the values generally held by people of a particular culture allows us to eliminate the social barriers to disclosing child sexual abuse. Overall, this article found that the important cultural factors are: family honor and dignity, chastity, gender discrimination, high costs of disclosure, traditional and racial difference, deviant religious beliefs and non-effective adherence to reasonable cultural norms.
Please cite this article as: Petoft A. An Analytical Study of Important Cultural Factors Deterring Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure. Child Rights J 2019; 1(3): 35-54. |
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| Keywords: Children Rights, Child Abuse, Sexual Violence, Cultural Norms, Disclosure |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2019/05/14 | Accepted: 2019/11/1
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