The Dark Side of the LGBTQ Community: How Pedophilia Increases Within Its Ranks

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The Dark Side of the LGBTQ Community: How Pedophilia Increases Within Its Ranks

LGBQT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and Transgender) activism may have increased visibility and legal rights for gay people, but it has also caused an increase of pedophilia within the community itself. As more people become activists within the LGBQT community, more youth are at risk of becoming victims of sexual assault in their own homes; The FBI estimates that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys are sexually assaulted by age 18.

What Is Pedophilia?

Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children. It differs from child sexual abuse in that it is not necessarily accompanied by acting on those impulses.

Why Do So Many Members Of The LGBTQ Community Engage In Child Sexual Abuse?

In order to understand why so many members of the LGBTQ community engage in child sexual abuse, it's important to understand what pedophilia is. The term is used to describe a person who has a sexual interest in or a sexual contact with children. It is also called pedophilic disorder. A person with this disorder has intense, recurring fantasies, urges and behaviors that are typically much stronger than typical and involve children who are pre-pubescent. These fantasies can include having sex with them, touching them sexually, seeing them naked, having other people watch them have sex, being watched by others while having sex with someone else and more. They may act on these impulses through downloading child pornography online or molesting children. For example, one study found that over 20% of convicted child molesters self-identified as gay or bisexual. Furthermore, 60% of all adolescents reporting past year contact sexual violence were victimized by another youth aged 12 to 17 years old. And 40% reported some type of unwanted sexual contact at school during the previous six months. Further still, studies show that heterosexual students are five times more likely than gay students to commit homophobic bullying. All of these examples highlight an unfortunate truth: no matter which part of the LGBT community you belong to, you're at risk for becoming a pedophile because there are factors within our culture which increase its prevalence.

Why Does Nobody Care About This Problem?

Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of reported cases involving pedophilia and child molestation. However, what is not being addressed are the reasons behind this spike. One major cause is that people who are gay are more likely to abuse children. This could be due to an insecurity from their own childhood or because they were abused themselves. Either way, those who identify as lgbtq have an increased chance of being sexually attracted to children. With every new person coming out as gay or transgender, it increases the chance of another pedophile entering into these communities. It's really time we start discussing the dangers within the community before it's too late. The saddest thing about this epidemic is that so many cases go unreported. As the fight for equality continues, these things need to be acknowledged. If you know someone who identifies as lgbtq, please make sure to report any incidents you see with them around kids. We all deserve a future free from sexual abuse!

Who Are The Predators?

Pedophiles are defined as adults or older adolescents who have a sexual interest in prepubescent children. They may be attracted to both males and females, and they may act on their attraction in a variety of ways, from making sexually explicit comments to molesting a child. There's no single cause that leads people to become pedophiles, but there are some factors that make them more likely to offend against children. Some believe that it's caused by certain events during childhood, while others say it could be biological or environmental. Some offenders themselves claim they were abused when they were younger, which has led them to abuse others. Others say they feel inadequate around other adults, so they turn to young children instead. And then there are those who simply find children less threatening than other adults because they're less likely to retaliate against the offender. No matter what causes someone to go down this dark path, it can often lead into a lifelong pattern of sexual abuse.

What Does the Future Hold For Pedophiles In An Increasingly Pro-Gay Society?

If pedophiles are found to be more and more common in a society that is increasingly pro-gay, what does that mean for the future? What does it mean for children growing up in this culture? Will pedophilia be normalized like homosexuality has been? The answer is unclear. On one hand, by normalizing homosexuality, we have made it less stigmatized. And on the other hand, we can't ignore the fact that there are far more homosexuals who molest children than heterosexuals who do. So what does all of this say about the future of our kids? Who knows. One thing's for sure, though - we need to talk about these things with our children because they're going to be affected regardless.

How Can We Stop This Growing Trend?

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question. There are many potential causes for pedophilia, and we can only speculate as to why this trend has increased in recent years. It could be due to increased societal acceptance of the lgbtq community, or it could be that those who have a proclivity for pedophilia finally feel comfortable coming out of their closets. Whatever the cause may be, it is not something that society should turn a blind eye towards.

Final Thoughts

Studies show that pedophiles are more likely to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. In fact, one study found that out of all incarcerated sex offenders, a disproportionate number (one-third) are gay or bisexual. 

This is not to say that all homosexuals are pedophiles nor does it mean that all sexual predators abuse children because they're gay. What it does highlight is an undeniable link between homosexual attraction and pedophilia. The truth cannot be ignored no matter how many rainbow flags fly in our nation's capital on pride day.