Essay On Child Sexual Abuse

Introduction

Child sexual abuse falls under child abuse which includes any sexual activity with minor. A minor cannot give consent to any kind of sexual activity. Child sexual abuses don’t include only physical only physical contact between the perpetrator and the minor. Some sort of child sexual abuse are :

- Exposing oneself to the minor.

- Fondling

- Intercourse of any kind with minor, including vaginal, anal, or oral.

- Masturbating in front of the minor or forcing them to do so.

- Obscene phone calls, messages or digital interactions.

- Producing or sharing any pornographic images or movies.

- Sex trafficking

- Any other sexual activity which may affect child's psychological, emotional, or physical well being

It is the fact that millions of minors worldwide are being sexually abused either within the house or anywhere outside. The perpetrator can be anyone who takes advantage of the child to satisfy sexual pleasure. A perpetrator does not need to be an adult to harm any child. The can be related to the child including an elder sibling or playfellow, any family member, a teacher, a coach or an instructor, a care taker, or the parent of another child.

The Indian society looks upon child sexual abuse with horror on account of strong religious and social sentiments. The existing laws are highly inadequate in dealing with the aspects relating to consent and age of the victim in cases of intrafamilial child sexual abuse .

BEHAVIOURAL AND PHYSICAL INDICATORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

One cannot be judged upon the single sign that the child is sexually abused or not, but presence of several different signs suggests that you should begin asking questions and consider seeking help.

BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS

- Sleeping Disorders – If a child is having nightmare or does meet any other sleeping problem without any explanation

- Seems inattentive and absent-minded at odd