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Encyclopedia > Perversion
"Pervert" redirects here. For the 2005 film, see Pervert!.

Perversion is a term and concept describing those types of human behavior that are perceived to be 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 decsribe sexual behaviors that are seen as abnormal or excessive. Perversion differs from deviant behavior, since the latter refers to a recognized violation of social rules or norms (although the two terms can apply to the same thing). It is often considered derogatory and in psychological literature the term paraphilia is now used instead[1], though this term is controversial. Pervert! is a 2005 comedy horror film directed by Jonathan Yudis. ... For the Björk song, see Human Behaviour Human behavior is the collection of behaviors exhibited by human beings and influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion and/or genetics. ... “Orthodox” redirects here. ... In behavior, normal means not deviating very much from the average. ... Deviant redirects here. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with pejoration. ... Look up paraphilia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up paraphilia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


The concept of perversion is somewhat subjective[1], and its application varies depending on culture. As a psychological term it was originally applied especially frequently to homosexual behavior.[2] However, homosexuality is no longer treated as a disorder in mainstream psychiatry (see Homosexuality and psychology). Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ... Homosexuality and psychology have a closely intertwined history. ...


The verb pervert is less narrow in reference than the related nouns, and may be used with no sexual connotations.[3] One might say, for example, that a modern film version of Romeo and Juliet "perverts" Shakespeare's version of the story. Romeo and Juliet in the famous balcony scene by Ford Madox Brown For other uses, see Romeo and Juliet (disambiguation). ... Shakespeare redirects here. ...


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The term "perv" has taken off as both a noun and verb, together with its adjectival form "pervy". The noun is used as an abbreviated version of "pervert", while the verb is used to describe the action of ogling or hitting on someone. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ...


The term was first popularized when PERV became the name of a bi-weekly San Francisco political satire magazine for punk rockers published in 1981 and 1982.[citation needed]


See Also

Look up paraphilia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... In criminology public order crime is defined by Siegel (2004) as ...crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently, i. ...

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Online Etymological Dictionary: Pervert
  3. ^ Dictionary.com: Pervert

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thirdspace 3/2 - MacCormack: Perversion (6009 words)
Traditionally studies of perversion have taken, as their first departure point, any desire beyond socially sanctioned forms of heterosexuality, but as homosexuality is increasingly accepted in both society and biology it is important to move beyond the binary of hetero and homo.
Perversion is the minority of normal sexuality because it exploits minority ways of thinking desire, not because it is necessarily different (and it may not be) to common sexual practice.
Perversion is an ethical tactic towards transformation as much as it is a subversive one, because it refutes the desirability of being accepted within dominant discourse, without refuting its own history or forgetting the accountability of the dominant.
Perversion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (447 words)
Perversion is a term and concept describing those types of human behavior that are perceived to be a deviation from what is considered to be orthodox or normal.
The term pervert is a person in a state of perversion, though this term, referring to a person instead of a behavior, is generally used in a derogatory sense.
Perversion, or perverse behavior, differs from deviant behavior, which describes a recognized violation of social rules or norms (though the two terms can apply to the same behavior).
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