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It is used in English law for the crime of [[perverting the course of justice]] which is a common law offence.<ref>http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/perverting_the_course_of_justice/</ref> |
It is used in English law for the crime of [[perverting the course of justice]] which is a common law offence.<ref>http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/perverting_the_course_of_justice/</ref> |
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The noun sometimes occurs in abbreviated [[slang]] form as "perv" and used as a verb meaning "to act like a pervert", and the adjective "pervy" also occurs. All are often, but not exclusively, used non-seriously. |
The noun sometimes occurs in abbreviated [[slang]] form as "perv" and used as a verb meaning "to act like a pervert", and the adjective "pervy" also occurs. All are often, but not exclusively, used non-seriously. '''It is also known as "doing a rosenbloom"''' |
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Revision as of 17:51, 14 December 2010
Perversion is a concept describing those types of human behavior that are a serious deviation from what is considered to be orthodox or normal. Although it can refer to varying forms of deviation, it is most often used to describe sexual behaviors that are seen by an individual as abnormal, repulsive or obsessive. Perversion differs from deviant behavior, since the latter refers to a recognized violation of social rules or norms. It is often considered derogatory and in psychological literature the term paraphilia is now used instead,[1] though this term is controversial.
The concept of perversion is subjective,[1] and its application varies depending on the individual. Originating in the 1660's a pervert was originally defined as "one who has forsaken a doctrine or system regarded as true, apostate." [2] The sense of a pervert as a sexual term was derived in 1896, and applied originally to variants of sexualities or sexual behavior rejected by the individual who used the term.
The verb pervert is less narrow in reference than the related nouns, and may be used with no sexual connotations.[3]
It is used in English law for the crime of perverting the course of justice which is a common law offence.[4]
The noun sometimes occurs in abbreviated slang form as "perv" and used as a verb meaning "to act like a pervert", and the adjective "pervy" also occurs. All are often, but not exclusively, used non-seriously. It is also known as "doing a rosenbloom"
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References
- ^ a b Martins, Maria C.; co-author Ceccarelli, Paulo. The So-called "Deviant" Sexualities: perversion or right to difference? Presented in the 16th World Congress. "Sexuality and Human Development: From Discourse to Action." 10–14 March 2003 Havana, Cuba.
- ^ Online Etymological Dictionary: Pervert
- ^ Dictionary.com: Pervert
- ^ http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/sentencing_manual/perverting_the_course_of_justice/
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