What are the key differences between male and female pedophiles?
in Psychology ·
I can't say if it was already mentioned earlier in the thread, but from my perspective as a psychologist, gender doesn't change the nature of pedophilia. To a predator, the victim is just a child, regardless of whether they are male or female. Most cases involve heterosexual men. About 64% are married with their own children. Around 47% were victims themselves during their youth. We're starting to see links between neurological imbalances and social disorders that lead to this. Some cases are actually treatable. Why there are more men than women involved remains an open question, though many assume it’s hormonal. Of course, none of that excuses the destruction of a young life, but understanding the pathology might help us eradicate the disease one day...