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On scandal and scandals: the psychology of clerical paedophilia.

The article offers information on the social implication caused by clerical sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. It focuses on the massive emotional damage to the abused and the social reaction that creates intelligent reflection and anger. It presents the vital facts on the role and impact of the R...

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Published in:Studies: An Irish Quarterly Vol. 99; no. 395; pp. 343 - 357
Main Author: Callaghan, Brendan
Format: Article
Published: Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review Autumn2010
Subjects:
Catholic Church
Social impact assessment
Sexually abused children
Sexual misconduct by clergy
Child sexual abuse by clergy
Celibacy
Societal reaction
Psychology
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article offers information on the social implication caused by clerical sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. It focuses on the massive emotional damage to the abused and the social reaction that creates intelligent reflection and anger. It presents the vital facts on the role and impact of the Roman Catholic Church's governances including mandatory celibacy and conspiracy of silence, and the government's social responsibility and actions.