Unit 5: Learning objectives Flashcards
(10 cards)
How has the Internet become a tool for sexual crimes?
The Internet provides anonymity, easy access to potential victims, and global communication, making it a powerful tool for sexual crimes such as predation, solicitation, and distribution of child pornography.
How did the Internet develop?
The Internet began in 1969 as ARPANET, developed by ARPA and SRI to facilitate communication between computers. It expanded rapidly and now serves billions globally.
How has the Internet been accepted as a legitimate sexual venue?
The Internet is used by individuals and couples to explore sexual fantasies, enhance sexual relationships, and engage in sexual discussions, making it a normalized and accepted venue for sexual expression.
Why are safeguards necessary for children using the Internet?
Children are vulnerable to online sexual predators who use chat rooms and personal ads to exploit them; safeguards help prevent victimization and exposure to harmful content.
What are the difficulties in policing the Internet with respect to sexual crimes?
Policing the Internet is challenging due to anonymity, jurisdictional issues, rapid technology changes, and the sheer volume of content and users.
What is the range of sex crimes involving extreme deviance or high lethal potential?
Such crimes include necrophilia, sadism, masochism, bug chasing, infibulation, autoerotic asphyxiation, and sexually motivated arson, all involving high risk of injury or death.
What is the link between bizarre sexual fantasies and dangerous sex crimes?
Bizarre sexual fantasies often precede dangerous behaviours; offenders act out these fantasies leading to crimes like necrophilia, sadistic murder, or self-harm for sexual gratification.
What causes extreme sex crimes such as necrophilia, sadism, and masochism?
Causes may include psychological disorders, childhood abuse, sexual confusion, paraphilias, and fantasies involving control, power, or death.
How can arson be sexualized?
In pyromania, individuals experience sexual arousal from setting fires. The act of fire setting becomes eroticized, often accompanied by masturbation or orgasm.
