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- Pedophilia is viewed as among the most horrifying social ills. But scientists who study the sexual disorder say it is also among the most misunderstood.
(Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, US, January 10, 2022 )
- Pedophilia is viewed as among the most horrifying social ills. But scientists who study the sexual disorder say it is also among the most misunderstood.
- On Nov. 8, Old Dominion sociology and criminology professor Allyn Walker gave an interview in which he asserted the need to destigmatize pedophiles by redefining them as “minor-attracted persons” (MAPs). Walker stated, “We have a tendency to want to categorize people with these attractions as evil or morally corrupt,” and that when people “hear the term ‘pedophile,’ they automatically assume that it means a sex offender, and that isn’t true.”
(Ian Oxnevad, New York Post, US, January 1, 2022 )
- On Nov. 8, Old Dominion sociology and criminology professor Allyn Walker gave an interview in which he asserted the need to destigmatize pedophiles by redefining them as “minor-attracted persons” (MAPs). Walker stated, “We have a tendency to want to categorize people with these attractions as evil or morally corrupt,” and that when people “hear the term ‘pedophile,’ they automatically assume that it means a sex offender, and that isn’t true.”
- An assistant professor at a Virginia university is taking heat for saying it isn’t necessarily immoral for adults to be sexually attracted to children — prompting college officials to put out a statement clarifying the claim.
(Joshua Rhett Miller, NY Post, US, November 15, 2021 )- Updates
- School places professor on leave after controversial interview defending 'minor-attracted persons'
- Old Dominion University announced it had put a professor on leave following comments attempting to normalize the phrase "minor-attracted persons."
( Emma Colton , Tyler O'Neil, Fox News, US, November 16, 2021 ) - Old Dominion University places trans professor, 34, on leave after interview defending pedophiles as 'Minor Attracted Persons' and saying they shouldn't be ostracized because 'they can't help their urges'
- A transgender university professor in Virginia has been placed on leave after defending pedophiles as 'Minor Attracted People' and saying they shouldn't be ostracized because they can't help their natural urges.
(Andrea Blanco and Christina Coulter and Jack Newman , Daily Mail, UK, November 16, 2021 ) - Dr. Allyn Walker to step down from ODU after controversial interview defending people attracted to children
- Dr. Allyn Walker, an Old Dominion University assistant professor who came under fire following a controversial interview where they defended non-offending pedophiles, announced Wednesday that they will step down from their position when their contract expires in May 2022.
(Web Staff, WTKR, US, November 24, 2021 )
- Dr. Allyn Walker, an Old Dominion University assistant professor who came under fire following a controversial interview where they defended non-offending pedophiles, announced Wednesday that they will step down from their position when their contract expires in May 2022.
- A transgender university professor in Virginia has been placed on leave after defending pedophiles as 'Minor Attracted People' and saying they shouldn't be ostracized because they can't help their natural urges.
- Old Dominion University announced it had put a professor on leave following comments attempting to normalize the phrase "minor-attracted persons."
- School places professor on leave after controversial interview defending 'minor-attracted persons'
- Updates
- An assistant professor at a Virginia university is taking heat for saying it isn’t necessarily immoral for adults to be sexually attracted to children — prompting college officials to put out a statement clarifying the claim.
- Children who attend schools with high suspension rates are significantly more likely to be arrested and jailed as adults – especially Black and Hispanic boys – according to new research that shines a spotlight on the school-to-prison pipeline.
( Lauren Camera, US News, US, July 27, 2021)
- Children who attend schools with high suspension rates are significantly more likely to be arrested and jailed as adults – especially Black and Hispanic boys – according to new research that shines a spotlight on the school-to-prison pipeline.
