TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Boy-lovers and their influence on boys: distorted research and anecdotal observations
JO  - Journal of homosexuality
A1  - Brongersma, E.
SP  - 145
EP  - 173
VL  - 20
IS  - 1-2
N2  - A wide experience with boy-lovers has convinced the author that one can often learn more about them from reading some excellent novels than from so-called scientific studies. All too often research is unreliable because (1) it assumes pedosexual activity is a positive indicator of pedophilia; (2) no distinction is drawn between pseudo-pedophiles and real pedophiles; (3) no difference is recognized between boys and girls as partners; and (4) it is highly distorted by bias. Representative samples for research cannot be drawn from members of boy-love organizations. The incidence of violence is very low in pedophile contacts with boys. The influence can be strong in lasting relationships; it can be either wholesome or unwholesome. Within a relationship, sex is usually only a secondary element, although it can be important in sexual instruction and education. The impact of the law, the hostility of parents and the problem of the partners' inequality are discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0091-8369
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -