Sexual abuse
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse (/sɛkʃuːəl əˈbjuːs/), also referred to as molestation, is a form of abuse involving the forcing or enticing of an individual into unwanted sexual activities. The term applies to both physical and psychological forms of abuse, and can include actions that are both non-contact and contact in nature.
Etymology
The term "sexual abuse" is derived from the Latin words "sexus" meaning "sex" and "abūsus" meaning "misuse". It first appeared in English in the early 19th century.
Types of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can take many forms, including but not limited to:
- Rape - Forced sexual intercourse without consent.
- Child sexual abuse - Sexual abuse involving a child.
- Incest - Sexual activity between family members or close relatives.
- Sexual harassment - Unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks.
- Sexual exploitation - Taking advantage of a person for sexual purposes.
Related Terms
- Consent - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
- Grooming - The act of manipulating someone to lower their guard towards sexual abuse.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder - A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, often experienced by victims of sexual abuse.
- Victim blaming - The act of holding the victim of a crime, an accident, or any type of abusive behavior to be entirely or partially responsible for the transgressions committed against them.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual abuse
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual abuse
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