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[[File:BLogo 930x818.png|thumb|200px|[[BLogo]]<br> The modern symbol of [[boylove]]]]
[[File:BLogo 930x818.png|thumb|200px|[[BLogo]]<br> The modern symbol of [[boylove]]]]
<center>''NOTE: Not to be confused with [[pedophilia]], the exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.'' </center>
'''Pederasty''' (from Greek ''paiderastia'', love of boys) is used for
'''Pederasty''' (from Greek ''paiderastia'', love of boys) is used for
# the ancient Greek aristocratic custom of loving mentoring relationships between men and teen-age boys, sexualized or chaste ([[hebephilia]]).
# the ancient Greek aristocratic custom of loving mentoring relationships between men and teen-age boys, whether sexualized or chaste ([[hebephilia]]).
# similar customs in other places and times by way of generalisation <!--(but see below for reasons why this label is often used incorrectly).-->;
# similar customs in other places and times by way of generalisation <!--(but see below for reasons why this label is often used incorrectly).-->;
# male [[Homosexuality]] in general (and occasionally anal intercourse with either sex). This usage dominates in the 15.&ndash;20. centuries. It replaced the older term [[Sodomy]] to avoid its religious connotations. In [[France]] pédérast is most commonly used for homosexual in general.
# male [[homosexuality]] in general (and occasionally anal intercourse with either sex). This usage has dominated in the 15-.&ndash;20th centuries. It replaced the older term [[sodomy]] to avoid sodomy's religious connotations. In [[France]] pédérast is most commonly used for homosexual in general.
#Pederasty is often used interchangeably with the term [[boylove]].
#Pederasty is often used interchangeably with the term [[boylove]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:EUAION PAINTER -455c Boy serving wine in a banquet (Louvre G467) 2080x1390.jpg|thumb|300px|right|<center>[[Symposion|Boy serving wine in a banquet]],</center> holding an oenochoe (wine jug) in his right hand and a kylix (shallow cup) in his left hand. Side A from and Attic red-figure [[kylix]], ca. 460-450 BC.]]
[[File:EUAION PAINTER -455c Boy serving wine in a banquet (Louvre G467) 2080x1390.jpg|thumb|300px|right|<center>[[Symposion|Boy serving wine in a banquet]],</center> holding an oenochoe (wine jug) in his right hand and a kylix (shallow cup) in his left hand. Side A from and Attic red-figure [[kylix]], ca. 460-450 BC.]]
The original form of pederasty was a culturally sanctioned relationship originating in antiquity and  particularly in [[Ancient Greece]] in which a mentor and a pupil would be bonded into a relationship of mutual love in which the erotic attraction of the boy was an important factor. The custom was commonplace in most Greek cities of the time, when intergenerational man/boy relationships were employed to benefit the community. The relationships were valued for giving rise to strong friendships which were thought valuable to democracies in particular. They were also highly valued for the educational benefits to the youth, and also for their positive effect on the problem of overpopulation, which was keenly felt in many cities at that time. The custom was reflected in several popular myths and legends, most notably that of [[Zeus]] and [[Ganymede]].
The original form of pederasty was a culturally sanctioned relationship originating in antiquity and  particularly in [[ancient Greece]], postulated to have originated in prehistoric Indo-European nomadic cultures. {{cite}}<sup>a chapter in ''Male Intergenerational Intimacy'', maybe?</sup> It took the form of an adult mentor and his pupil, who would be bonded together in a relationship of mutual love and in which the erotic attraction of the boy to his mentor was an important factor. The custom was commonplace in most Greek cities of the time, when intergenerational man/boy relationships were engaged in to bring important benefits to the community. The relationships were valued for giving rise to strong friendships, friendships which were thought valuable to democracies in particular. These relationships were also highly prized for the educational benefits they provided to the youth, and also for their positive effect in minimizing the then-current problem of overpopulation, which was keenly felt in many cities at that time. The custom was reflected in several popular myths and legends, most notably that of [[Zeus]] and [[Ganymede]].


The theory and practice of pederasty was carried on even into Roman times until Christianity prevailed and even then was common place for centuries in varying forms.
The theory and practice of pederasty was evident even into Roman times, until Christianity finally prevailed, and even then pederasty was commonplace for centuries more in varying forms, even (to some degree) until the present day.


An important note is that one did not need to have been primarily pedophilic in orientation to practice pederasty. Since man/boy relationships were a cultural mainstay, they were practiced by the majority of upper class adult males.
An important note is that one did not need to have been primarily pedophilic in orientation to practice pederasty. Since man/boy relationships were a cultural mainstay, they were practiced by the majority of upper-class adult males.


Other culturally sanctioned forms of pederasty independently developed in many cultures throughout the world and has been seen in many tribal groups.<ref>Ford, C. S., & Beach, F. A. (1951). Patterns of sexual behavior. New York: Harper & Row</ref> See [[:Category:Japan]] and [[:Category:Ethnic groups]]
Other culturally sanctioned forms of pederasty independently developed in many cultures throughout the world and has been seen in many tribal groups.<ref>Ford, C. S., & Beach, F. A. (1951). Patterns of sexual behavior. New York: Harper & Row</ref> See [[:Category:Japan]] and [[:Category:Ethnic groups]]


==Culture==
==Culture==
Another important consideration are the labels "homosexual" vs. "heterosexual". These labels did not apply to sexual practices in pre-modern times. Some cultures today still differ in their opinions regarding male/male sexual relations. In particular, one article cites the sexual relationships of adolescent boys in Swaziland. The practice is seen as a way of "becoming a man". But in recent years, Western labels and ideals have been seeping into African cultures, causing conflict and resulting in declining male/male sexual activity.


Another important thing to regard is the labels of homosexual vs. heterosexual did not apply to practices in pre-modern times. Some cultures today still shed different light as to their opinions regarding male/male sexual relations. In particular, one article cites the sexual relations of adolescent boys in Swaziland. The practice is seen as "becoming a man". In recent years, western labels and ideals have been bleeding into the culture, causing conflict and resulting in declined male/male sexual practice.
:''Some boys passed into manhood and got married but now and then they still need some man's wood to remain pure men," say's Mr Bhokondvo Nkosi, a Maths teacher of Emagogeni high school. "The difference before the Western influence is that it was ok to practice this type's of sexuality and now most African parents are considering it as "homosexuality" as it is labelled and therefore it is regarded as a silly influence from the civilised countries and as a Western disease." <ref>''amantanyula'' by Ishi ((2002)) [http://www.crocodick.com/African-Tradition/Southern-Africa/images/amantanyula.html],[http://www.ucalgary.ca/sw/ramsay/africa/south-africa-lesotho-swaziland.htm]</ref>


:''Some boys passed into manhood and got married but now and then they still need some man's wood to remain pure men," say's Mr Bhokondvo Nkosi, a Maths teacher of Emagogeni high school. "The difference before the western influence is that it was ok to practice this type's of sexuality and now most African parents are considering it as "homosexuality" as it is labelled and therefore it is regarded as a silly influence from the civilised countries and as a western disease." <ref>''amantanyula'' by Ishi ((2002)) [http://www.crocodick.com/African-Tradition/Southern-Africa/images/amantanyula.html],[http://www.ucalgary.ca/sw/ramsay/africa/south-africa-lesotho-swaziland.htm]</ref>
It's only fair to suppose that man/boy relationships could be regarded as one expression of this cultural ideal. Not until the Victorian era were the labels "[[homosexual]]" or "[[heterosexual]]" applied to human sexual activity, and this was due to the [[medicalization]] of human sexual activity.
 
It's only fair to guess that similar regards toward man/boy relationships could be applied to this type of cultural ideal. Not until the Victorian era did the label of becoming purely "[[homosexual]]" or "[[heterosexual]]" come into foundation.


==References==
==References==
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*[[Pederasty (dictionary)]]
*[[Pederasty (dictionary)]]
*[[Ephebophile]]
*[[Ephebophile]]
*[[Situational homosexuality]]
*[[Boylover]]
*[[Boylover]]
*''[[Sons]]'' - Norwegian film from 2006
*''[[Sons]]'' - Norwegian film from 2006
*[[Psychiatry]]
*[[Medicalization]]
*[[Psychopathia Sexualis]]
*[[Psychopathia Sexualis Ch. V part 6]]
*[[Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2, Sexual Inversion (book)]]


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://top-topics.thefullwiki.org/Pederasty Pederasty: Trending topics at thefullwiki.org]
*[http://top-topics.thefullwiki.org/Pederasty Pederasty: Trending topics at thefullwiki.org]
*[https://www.well.com/user/aquarius/krafft-ebing-psychopathia.htm Krafft-Ebing extracts (pp. 1-22, 407-430) from his work ''Psychopathia sexualis'' (1892 edition)]
*[https://www.well.com/user/aquarius/krafft-ebing-psychopathia.htm Krafft-Ebing extracts (pp. 1-22, 407-430) from his work ''Psychopathia sexualis'' (1892 edition)]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_von_Krafft-Ebing Richard von Krafft-Ebing] (External Wikipedia link)




Revision as of 23:22, 2 May 2016

BLogo
The modern symbol of boylove
NOTE: Not to be confused with pedophilia, the exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Pederasty (from Greek paiderastia, love of boys) is used for

  1. the ancient Greek aristocratic custom of loving mentoring relationships between men and teen-age boys, whether sexualized or chaste (hebephilia).
  2. similar customs in other places and times by way of generalisation ;
  3. male homosexuality in general (and occasionally anal intercourse with either sex). This usage has dominated in the 15-.–20th centuries. It replaced the older term sodomy to avoid sodomy's religious connotations. In France pédérast is most commonly used for homosexual in general.
  4. Pederasty is often used interchangeably with the term boylove.

History

Boy serving wine in a banquet,
holding an oenochoe (wine jug) in his right hand and a kylix (shallow cup) in his left hand. Side A from and Attic red-figure kylix, ca. 460-450 BC.

The original form of pederasty was a culturally sanctioned relationship originating in antiquity and particularly in ancient Greece, postulated to have originated in prehistoric Indo-European nomadic cultures. [Citation needed]a chapter in Male Intergenerational Intimacy, maybe? It took the form of an adult mentor and his pupil, who would be bonded together in a relationship of mutual love and in which the erotic attraction of the boy to his mentor was an important factor. The custom was commonplace in most Greek cities of the time, when intergenerational man/boy relationships were engaged in to bring important benefits to the community. The relationships were valued for giving rise to strong friendships, friendships which were thought valuable to democracies in particular. These relationships were also highly prized for the educational benefits they provided to the youth, and also for their positive effect in minimizing the then-current problem of overpopulation, which was keenly felt in many cities at that time. The custom was reflected in several popular myths and legends, most notably that of Zeus and Ganymede.

The theory and practice of pederasty was evident even into Roman times, until Christianity finally prevailed, and even then pederasty was commonplace for centuries more in varying forms, even (to some degree) until the present day.

An important note is that one did not need to have been primarily pedophilic in orientation to practice pederasty. Since man/boy relationships were a cultural mainstay, they were practiced by the majority of upper-class adult males.

Other culturally sanctioned forms of pederasty independently developed in many cultures throughout the world and has been seen in many tribal groups.[1] See Category:Japan and Category:Ethnic groups

Culture

Another important consideration are the labels "homosexual" vs. "heterosexual". These labels did not apply to sexual practices in pre-modern times. Some cultures today still differ in their opinions regarding male/male sexual relations. In particular, one article cites the sexual relationships of adolescent boys in Swaziland. The practice is seen as a way of "becoming a man". But in recent years, Western labels and ideals have been seeping into African cultures, causing conflict and resulting in declining male/male sexual activity.

Some boys passed into manhood and got married but now and then they still need some man's wood to remain pure men," say's Mr Bhokondvo Nkosi, a Maths teacher of Emagogeni high school. "The difference before the Western influence is that it was ok to practice this type's of sexuality and now most African parents are considering it as "homosexuality" as it is labelled and therefore it is regarded as a silly influence from the civilised countries and as a Western disease." [2]

It's only fair to suppose that man/boy relationships could be regarded as one expression of this cultural ideal. Not until the Victorian era were the labels "homosexual" or "heterosexual" applied to human sexual activity, and this was due to the medicalization of human sexual activity.

References

  1. ↑ Ford, C. S., & Beach, F. A. (1951). Patterns of sexual behavior. New York: Harper & Row
  2. ↑ amantanyula by Ishi ((2002)) [1],[2]

See also

External links


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