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(The following answer was posted by Anne Haight, not Stella Setts).
"Deviation" or "abnormality" basically just mean that something is statistically not typical. Heterosexuality can be considered "normal" in the statistical sense simply because the vast majority of people are heterosexual, and the primary biological purpose of sex is reproduction (from a scientific standpoint). That doesn't necessarily imply a moral judgement about "bad" or "good". The word "deviation" just means a statistical deviation from the norm.
Some people assign a moral judgement to homosexuality, and practices like voyeurism. Homosexuality, as long as it is practiced between consenting adults, is not bad.
Voyeurism can be a more problematic issue. Watching someone engage in private activities (such as sex, nudity, bathing, changing clothes, etc) without their knowledge and consent is morally wrong (and probably also illegal).
But watching people who know you are watching and who consent to it is fine.
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What does normality mean in health and social care?
All minor deviations occurring with two standard deviations under the Gaussian curve are considered normal. Deviations occurring outside of two standard deviations are considered abnormal.
Is homosexuality also considered an addiction?
Homosexuality is not considered an addiction, it is a sexual orientation only.
What does it mean voyeurism?
Voyeurism is the sexual interest in or practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors, such as undressing, sexual activity, or other actions usually considered to be of a private nature
How do you pronounce Voyeurism?
Voyeurism is pronounced as "voy-yur-izm."
Why is homosexuality considered an offense?
Homosexuality is considered an offense in 76 countries, mainly due to religious prejudice.
What is a sentence using the word voyeurism?
He was accused of voyeurism for secretly watching his neighbors through their windows.
What has the author Gayle Rubin written?
Gayle Rubin has written: 'Deviations' -- subject(s): Feminist theory, Homosexuality, Political aspects, Gay and lesbian studies, Queer theory
Can voyeurism be regarded as a criminal conduct?
In most states, voyeurism is a criminal act.
Was there ever a time when homosexuality was considered a psychiatric problem?
Yes.
What is voyevrs?
a person who engages in voyeurism.
What does soap dogging mean?
"SOAP dogging" is a term that refers to the act of watching someone shower or bathe. It is considered a form of voyeurism and is a violation of privacy and boundaries.
Is homosexuality considered an illness according to the American medical association if so how is it considered to be and when was it determined?
Homosexuality used to be considered a psychological disorder but that has not been true since the publication of the 3rd Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-III) in the 1980s. The American Psychological Association considers any attempt to "treat" (i.e., get rid of) homosexuality to be unethical. An exception is when the homosexuality is a source of considerable distress or anxiety for the patient/client, but in such a case, it is the anxiety that is treated, not the sexual orientation.
