男女平等:社会协调与发展

男女平等作为一项基本国策在中国的首次提出 ,是马克思主义妇女观与我国国情相结合的成功实践 ,是以江泽民为核心的第三代领导集体对马克思主义妇女观的新发展。它阐明了妇女与社会协调发展以及可持续发展的辨证统一 ,我们应健全各种保障机制 ,真正实现男女平等 ,促进社会的协调与发展。     

摩尼教性观念源流考

摩尼教宗教典籍有关性别、性行为、异性关系、生育等方面的描绘,显得与众不同。它有时侯避免使用任何令人联想起性行为的字眼,有时则特别详细地描绘异性关系,甚至对乱伦之交津津乐道。其原因,一方面由于摩尼教借鉴了基督教、琐罗亚斯德教、佛教,希腊、中国文化中的某些因素; 另一方面,则是其独特的明暗二宗论教义使然。     

Perineal Neurophysiological Assessment in 23 Patients Suffering from Persistent Genital Arousal Disorders: Evidence of Pudendal Neuropathy?

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a rare condition. Our aim was to study whether or not the pudendal nerve is involved in PGAD, by means of electromyographic (EMG) testing. Methods: Twenty-three women who fulfilled the five criteria of PGAD were included in this study. After an in-depth interview and routine investigations, a perineal EMG assessment was performed. Concentric needle electromyography (EMG) testing with motor unit potential analysis of the pelvic floor muscles (bulbocavernosus muscle and striated external anal sphincter), study of the sacral reflex latency (SRL), and measurement of pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) were performed. Results: Perineal ENMG demonstrated neurogenic changes in 14 (60.8%) of the patients. Denervation was found in all 14 patients with abnormal electrophysiological findings. Among them, 12 (85.7%) had altered PTNML and/or SRL. PTNML was delayed on the anal branch in 9 out of 14 (bilateral in 5 cases) and on the perineal branch in 9 out of 14 (bilateral in 6 cases). Conclusions: This study shows that pudendal neuropathy is frequent among women suffering from PGAD. However, due to the lack of a control group, involvement of pudendal neuropathy in the pathogenesis of PGAD remains unclear.     

Bullying: Three Books Delve Behind the Statistics

SUMMARY

Seventy percent of students are bullied in school, many of them because they are, or are perceived to be, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Bullying and victimization are not just part of growing up. They have long-term negative consequences for bullies and victims alike. Three recent books shed light on the issues.     

Training Knowledge of Professionals on Specific Topics in Child Sexual Abuse

This exploratory study examined the training background and self-reported level of knowledge of a group of professionals on specific topics in child sexual abuse. The results show that while the vast majority of those working with adult victims, female victims, and incest victims have received training, many professionals working in the area of child sexual abuse treatment have not had training on topics directly related to their work. It was found that fewer than 40% of those working with female offenders, victims and offenders who are gay or lesbian, victims and offenders who have developmental disabilities, or in cases where cultural issues are relevant, have had training in working with these types of cases. Those professionals who had received training reported feeling more knowledgeable on these topics than did those without training. It is recommended that graduate degree programs and continuing education programs examine their offerings in the area of child sexual abuse.     

Child Custody Evaluations in Cases Involving Sexual Abuse: A View from the Bench

SUMMARY

Psychological evaluation and testimony play a critical role in child sexual abuse cases, especially in custody and visitation cases. While the evaluation generally cannot determine whether sexual abuse has occurred, it can provide useful information to assist the court in deciding matters of custody and access in the face of the allegations. Judges need to know the standard of practice for the development of expert opinion in order to be able to evaluate testimony offered by custody evaluators. The informed judge can develop useful input by outlining expectations within the order for evaluation and actively regulating the gate for admission of expert testimony. Elements of a model order for custody evaluations addressing allegations of sexual abuse are proposed.     

Development of the Sexual Sensation-Seeking Scale for African American Adolescent Women

ABSTRACT

We used data derived from two independent studies to examine the psychometric properties of a new scale to measure adolescents’ willingness to engage in sexual sensation-seeking behavior. In Study 1, the Sexual Sensation-Seeking Scale for Adolescents (SSSA) was administered to a sample of 715 African American adolescents ranging in age from 15 to 21 years. The SSSA demonstrated strong internal consistency, moderate stability, and satisfactory construct validity. In Study 2, the SSSA data from a subsample of African American adolescent women detained in youth detention centers were analyzed (N = 103). Strong internal consistency was demonstrated with this sample as well. The results indicate that the SSSA is a reliable and valid measure of sexual sensation seeking for African American adolescent women.     

从社会性别视角透析女大学生遭遇性骚扰

运用社会性别视角对女大学生遭遇性骚扰现象进行研究,可以看到,男权文化将女性(女大学生)当作性的客体,通讯的发达使得性骚扰载体多样化,女大学生主体意识的缺乏为性骚扰者提供可乘之机是女大学生遭遇性骚扰的深层原因。要防范女大学生遭遇性骚扰,必须消除社会文化中的性别歧视,用法律的武器禁止和杜绝性骚扰现象,女大学生自身也要培植警觉意识,学会自我保护。     

出生性别比异常的社会性别理论分析

国内已有的对出生性别比异常的原因研究缺乏对成因背后运行机制的思考。只有以社会性别理论为分析框架,才能对性别比异常的深层社会运行机制进行比较清晰的解读。对策设想主要有“提升社会性别意识,构建性别和谐社会”等方面。