It would seem some women, even those with children, remain confused about what key activity preceded their ‘falling’ pregnant.
Our thanks to Toy Soldiers for this. Professor James Ogloff, a psychologist, met with the woman, and rationalized her behaviour (we assume in court, though this is not specifically stated):
Professor Ogloff found the woman had not been acting in a predatory way or been driven by a deviant sexual desire, but instead had allowed her feelings of care and nurturing for the boy to develop into a sexual relationship.
The psychologist said the woman had been a supportive and caring parent with no prior convictions who failed to recognise her feelings for the boy were completely inappropriate.
Professor Ogloff did not believe the woman suffered from a paedophilic disorder and was unlikely to reoffend.
We only need do a gender switch to realise the lack of moral agency attributed to the woman:
Professor Ogloff found the man had not been acting in a predatory way or been driven by a deviant sexual desire, but instead had allowed his feelings of care and nurturing for the girl to develop into a sexual relationship.
The psychologist said the man had been a supportive and caring parent with no prior convictions who failed to recognise his feelings for the girl were completely inappropriate.
Professor Ogloff did not believe the man suffered from a paedophilic disorder and was unlikely to reoffend.
clealry,our culture of forever excusing female behaviour,even if criminal,must be changed.No other culture on this planet would condone what western men tolerate of their women,wrongly. there simply is no excuse for it. having a vagina is not a trump card to lift oneself above the rules and laws. And if women can get away with it,it is men’s fault to tolerate it. it is shameful and cowardly on the part of men.
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Despite Ogloff’s best efforts to have her excused (I’m surprised he didn’t nominate her for a bravery award) she did get 6 years in prison.
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Thanks Nick. From the article:
“Of course, the woman will not have to serve the total sentence. She need only serve three years and six months. None of the articles report whether she will have to register as a sex offender.”
It is unimaginable that if the genders were reversed, the man would serve only three years and six months.
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